Definition

1. Noun:
   • The principal executive and political committee of a Communist party: A "politburo" is the highest policy-making and decision-making body within a Communist party's structure, typically exercising supreme political authority.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The new economic reforms were approved by the politburo.
  • Decisions on national strategy are made within the politburo.
  • She was elected as a member of the party's politburo.

Advanced Usage

• "Politburo Standing Committee": Refers to the innermost circle of the politburo, consisting of its most senior and powerful members.
  • The announcement was made after a meeting of the Politburo Standing Committee.

Variants and Related Words

• Politburo member (n): An individual who holds a seat on the politburo.
  • As a politburo member, he had significant influence on domestic policy.

Synonyms

• Political bureau: A formal, alternative name for the same body.
• Executive committee: A more general term for a top decision-making group, though not specific to Communist parties.

Noun

1. the chief executive and political committee of the Communist Party