Nomenklatúrasz
Nomenklatúrasz is a term originating from Hungarian, referring to a system of elite appointments within communist states, particularly in Eastern Europe. It describes the list of key positions within the party, government, and economy, the occupants of which were carefully selected and approved by the ruling Communist Party. The nomenklatúrasz was not a formal document but rather an informal understanding and practice that ensured party loyalty and control over all significant spheres of public life.
Membership in the nomenklatúrasz granted individuals significant privileges, access to resources, and social status, but it