perestroika

noun /,pɛrɛ'strɔɪkə/

Definition
an economic policy adopted in the former Soviet Union; intended to increase automation and labor efficiency but it led eventually to the end of central planning in the Russian economy
Example
The word 'perestroika' is often used in everyday conversation.
Etymology
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Vowels
5
Consonants
6
Length
11

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