nomenklatura

/ˈnoʊmənˈklʌˌtʊrə/
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Definitions of nomenklatura
  1. noun
    the system of patronage in communist countries; controlled by committees in the Communist Party
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    patronage
    (politics) granting favors or giving contracts or making appointments to office in return for political support
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