How the Russian language influenced English with the word 'glasnost'

'Glasnost' is a word borrowed from Russian 'glasnost'. The word entered the English language some time around 1986.

glasnost [noun] [1986]

A Soviet policy permitting open discussion of political and social issues and freer dissemination of news and informati...

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Etymology: Russian 'glasnost'' literally, publicity, from 'glasnyĭ' public, from 'glas' voice, from Old Church Slavic 'glasŭ'

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