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Tankie meaning

What does the saying 'Tankie' mean?

Idiom: Tankie

Meaning:

Originally a western communist who supported Stalin's authoritarianism, usually backed by tanks, the modern tankie supports pretty much any authoritarian government or dictatorship that opposes the West.

Country: International English | Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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