COMECON


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Comecon

(ˈkɒmɪˌkɒn)
n
(Economics) (formerly) an association of Soviet-oriented Communist nations, founded in 1949 to coordinate economic development, etc; it was disbanded in 1991 when free-market policies were adopted by its members. Also: CMEA
[C20 Co(uncil for) M(utual) Econ(omic Assistance)]
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COMECON

1949 An association of Soviet-dominated nations, originally those of East Europe but later including Mongolia (1962), Cuba (1972), and Vietnam (1978) intended to co-ordinate economic development. Used by Stalin to put pressure on Yugoslavia and to counter growing western economic interdependence.
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Comecon

[ˈkɒmɪkɒn] N ABBR (formerly) =Council for Mutual Economic Aid → COMECON m
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Comecon

abbr of Council for Mutual Economic Aid → Comecon m or nt
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COMECON

[ˈkɒmɪˌkɒn] n abbr =Council for Mutual Economic Aid → COMECON m
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