noun
- the principal policymaking committee of a Communist party, especially in the former Soviet Union
Usage: historical; political
Examples
- The politburo made all major decisions in the Soviet government.
- Members of the politburo held the highest positions of power in the Communist party.
- Stalin dominated the politburo during his rule.
- The Chinese Communist Party also has a politburo that guides policy.
- Decisions from the politburo were rarely questioned by lower officials.
- The politburo met regularly to discuss economic and foreign policy matters.