palace of culture

noun

A clubhouse in the former Soviet Union or Eastern Bloc, established for citizens to take part in recreational activities and hobbies such as sport, art, etc.

Meanings

nounpalace of culture (plural palaces of culture)

plural palaces of culture

  1. historicalA clubhouse in the former Soviet Union or Eastern Bloc, established for citizens to take part in recreational activities and hobbies such as sport, art, etc.
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