kremlin

A noun referring to a fortified central complex or citadel found in historic Russian towns and cities.

• 🇩🇪Ein befestigter zentraler Komplex oder eine Zitadelle, wie sie in historischen russischen Städten vorkommen; der Kern oder die Burg einer russischen Stadt.

1. Citadel of a Russian town B1 formal

   A historic fortified complex or citadel located in a Russian city or town, typically containing cathedrals, palaces, and government buildings.

   • The ancient kremlin of Novgorod is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
   • Tourists often explore the kremlin to see the old cathedrals and museums.
   • Many Russian towns have their own kremlin, each with unique architecture.
   • The kremlin served as a defensive stronghold in medieval times.

   🇩🇪Kreml

   Synonyme: bastioncitadelfortfortificationfortresskeepstronghold

2. The Russian government B2 formal political

   Used metonymically to refer to the government of Russia, especially the executive branch centered in the Moscow Kremlin.

   • The Kremlin announced new economic sanctions today.
   • Kremlin officials declined to comment on the negotiations.
   • Relations between the Kremlin and Western governments remain tense.
   • The statement was issued by the Kremlin press service.

   🇩🇪Kreml

   Synonyme: moscow

• kremlins plural form
• kremlins' possessive plural form
• kremlin's possessive singular form