First Known Use: 1935
Dictionary
Stakhanovite
noun Sta·kha·nov·ite \stə-ˈkä-nə-ˌvīt\
Definition of STAKHANOVITE
: a Soviet industrial worker awarded recognition and special privileges for output beyond production norms
— Sta·kha·nov·ism \-ˌvi-zəm\ noun
— Stakhanovite adjective
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of STAKHANOVITE
translation of Russian stakhanovets, from Alexei G. Stakhanov †1977 Russian miner
Learn More About STAKHANOVITE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: stalacePrevious Word in the Dictionary: stake truckAll Words Near: Stakhanovite
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up Stakhanovite? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).