Definitions

1. proper noun

A Russian surname, specifically the name of several people, including Konstantin Chernenko, a Soviet politician and General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

“Chernenko’s brief tenure as General Secretary was marked by a decline in Soviet influence and a rise in tensions with the West.”

2. noun

A person with the surname Chernenko, especially one who is known for a particular quality or attribute.

“The new employee, a Chernenko, was known for his exceptional problem-solving skills.”