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gierkowiec

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Polish

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Etymology

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From (Edward) Gierek +‎ -owiec.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡjɛrˈkɔ.vjɛt͡s/
  • Rhymes: -ɔvjɛt͡s
  • Syllabification: gier‧ko‧wiec

Noun

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gierkowiec m pers

  1. (colloquial, politics) supporter of Edward Gierek's politics
    • 2010, Andrzej Skrzypek, Dyplomatyczne dzieje PRL w latach 1956-1989:
      Gierkowcy chcieli przede wszystkim zwiększenia współpracy w sferze gospodarki, ich partnerzy podnosili sprawę łączenia rodzin.
      The Gierek's supporters wanted above all to increase cooperation in the economic sphere, their partners raised the issue of family reunification.

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gierkowiec m inan

  1. (colloquial, rare) apartment building built during the administration (1970-1980) of Edward Gierek

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