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Definition of kremlin in English: kremlinnounˈkrɛmlɪnˈkrɛmlɪn 1A citadel within a Russian town. Example sentencesExamples - The kremlin was established in the 11th century and is one of the earliest to have stone defences.
- Cities such as Moscow, Novgorod, Pskov, and Yaroslavl grew around the old fortresses (kremlins) and monasteries that formed their centers and near the gates where artisans and traders peddled their goods.
- In Washington, the government veils itself ever further inside the folds of ‘national security,’ as federal buildings look increasingly like kremlins.
- 1.1 The citadel in Moscow.
- 1.2 The Russian or (formerly) USSR government.
Origin Mid 17th century: via French from Russian kremlʹ 'citadel'. Definition of kremlin in US English: kremlinnounˈkrɛmlɪnˈkremlin 1A citadel within a Russian town. Example sentencesExamples - In Washington, the government veils itself ever further inside the folds of ‘national security,’ as federal buildings look increasingly like kremlins.
- Cities such as Moscow, Novgorod, Pskov, and Yaroslavl grew around the old fortresses (kremlins) and monasteries that formed their centers and near the gates where artisans and traders peddled their goods.
- The kremlin was established in the 11th century and is one of the earliest to have stone defences.
- 1.1the Kremlin The citadel in Moscow.
- 1.2 The Russian or (formerly) Soviet government.
Origin Mid 17th century: via French from Russian kremlʹ ‘citadel’. |