praesidium

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a permanent executive committee in socialist countries that has all the powers of some larger legislative body and that acts for it when it is not in session

Etymology

From Latin praesidium. Doublet of presidio and presidium.

In classic literature

Synonyms

presidium

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