kremlin

/ˈkɹɛmlɪn/

Etymology

Special use of kremlin.

name

  1. The Moscow Kremlin; a fortified complex in Moscow, Russia that serves as the official residence of the President of the Russian Federation.
  2. The Russian or Soviet government.“The Kremlin announced plans to increase funding for museums and the arts.”

noun

  1. A fortified, central complex found in various Russian cities.“9% of historical parks are the gardens of monasteries and kremlins (fortified centres in the towns), 8% are urban ("public") gardens and only 2% are parks on urban estates.”