See Also: Stakhanovite(dictionary)

Stakhanovite (iou)



Stakhanovite noun & adjective. M20.
[from Aleksei Grigor'evich Stakhanov (1906-1977), Russian coalminer whose exceptional output was publicized as part of a campaign in 1935: see -ITE1.]
A. noun. A worker (esp. in the former USSR) whose productivity exceeds the norm and who thereby earns special rewards; transf. any exceptionally hard-working and productive person. M20.
b. adjective. Designating, pertaining to, or characteristic of a Stakhanovite. M20.
Stakhanovism noun (Hist.) a movement or programme to encourage hard work and maximize productivity M20.
Stakhanovist noun & adjective = STAKHANOVITE noun & adjective M20.