noun
- plural of politburo; the principal policymaking committees of communist parties, especially in former Soviet-style governments
Usage: political/historical
Examples
- The politburos of Eastern European countries met regularly during the Cold War.
- Communist parties typically organized their leadership through politburos.
- The various national politburos coordinated their policies with Moscow.
- Historians study the decision-making processes of these politburos.
- The politburos wielded enormous power in their respective countries.
- Members of the politburos were usually senior party officials.