Apparatchik is a noun.

What is the word apparatchik mean?

apparatchik • \ah-puh-RAH-chik\ • noun. 1 : member of a Communist apparat 2 : a blindly devoted official, follower, or member of an organization (as a corporation or political party)

What type of word is communist?

The word Communism is sometimes capitalized. When it is, it often refers to a political ideology. The noun communist refers to someone who supports communism. It can also be used as an adjective to describe things involving communism or that operate under communism, such as countries or economies.