1. relating to or denoting a country or region that has recently abandoned communist rule or ideology
Usage: commonly used in political and historical contexts

1. a person from a postcommunist country or region

Examples

• Many postcommunist nations in Eastern Europe have joined the European Union.
• The postcommunist transition was challenging for countries adjusting to market economies.
• She is a postcommunist who grew up during the fall of the Soviet Union.
• Postcommunist governments have worked to establish democratic institutions.
• The postcommunist era brought significant social and economic changes to the region.
• Several postcommunist countries have strengthened their ties with Western nations.