A society or association formed for mutual insurance, as among tradesmen or in labour unions, to provide for relief in sickness, old age, etc. and for the expenses of burial.

(historical, 1870s, derogatory) The policy, advocated by a group of German political economists, of state aid for the betterment of the working classes.

The name for the Republic of Kyrgyzstan while a member of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (1924-1991).

The state of Latvia when it was a member republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

(historical) The official name of the state of Tajikistan when it was a member republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

The state of Kazakhstan when it was a member republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

The name of the state of Lithuania when it was a member republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

The official name of the state of Turkmenistan when it was a member republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

(historical) The state of Estonia when it was a member republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

The name of the state of Moldova when it was a member republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.