How to Pronounce "glasnost"
word
ˈɡɫæsnɑst/, /ˈɡɫɔsˌnoʊst/, /ˈɡɫɔstˌnoʊst
GLAS-nahst, GLOS-nohst, GLOS-nohst
ɡlˈæsnɒst
glas-NOST
Definition
A policy introduced in the Soviet Union in the 1980s that promoted openness, transparency, and freedom of information in government and society.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɫæsnɑst/, /ˈɡɫɔsˌnoʊst/, /ˈɡɫɔstˌnoʊst
British English
ɡlˈæsnɒst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GLAS-nahst, GLOS-nohst, GLOS-nohst
UK
glas-NOST
Listen in Context
Glasnost encouraged people to speak more openly.
Mikhail Gorbachev introduced glasnost in the Soviet Union.
Glasnost led to more freedom of the press.
Many historians consider glasnost a turning point in Soviet history.