cominform

Definition

Noun (proper noun, singular): The Cominform (short for Communist Information Bureau) was an international organization of communist parties, founded in 1947 and dissolved in 1956, that served as a coordinating and information-sharing body among communist states and parties, primarily under the influence of the Soviet Union.

Usage Examples
  • (The organization was created for political coordination.)
  • (The organization took disciplinary action against a member state.)
  • (The organization ceased to exist as political conditions changed.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Cominformist" (noun/adjective): a supporter or member of the Cominform; relating to the Cominform.
    • The Cominformist policies were strictly enforced in Eastern Europe. (Policies aligned with the Cominform's directives.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Cominform (proper noun): the full name is the "Communist Information Bureau," but the abbreviation is standard.
  • Cominformist (noun/adjective): a person who adhered to Cominform policies; also used as an adjective to describe something related to the Cominform.
    • He was labeled a Cominformist for his unwavering loyalty to Moscow. (He was considered a supporter of the Cominform's line.)
Synonyms
  • Communist Information Bureau: the formal, full name of the organization.
  • Information bureau: a general term for an agency that collects and distributes information, though not specific to communism.
Related Idioms
  • "Under the Cominform umbrella": meaning under the influence or protection of the Cominform.
    • The Eastern Bloc countries operated under the Cominform umbrella. (They were coordinated by the Cominform's policies.)
Historical Context
  • The Cominform was created as a successor to the Comintern (Communist International, 1919–1943) but was smaller in scope, focusing on European communist parties rather than global revolution. Its primary function was to disseminate Soviet propaganda and enforce ideological conformity among communist parties, notably opposing the policies of Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia.