zemstvo

/ˈzɛmvstoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

Historically, a Zemstvo was a self-governing body in the Russian Empire, comprising nobility and landowners, responsible for local governance and administration.

“The Zemstvo council played a significant role in implementing reforms in rural areas.”

Synonyms

  • local government
  • self-governing body

Antonyms

  • autocracy
  • dictatorship