APPARATCHIK

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As a longtime apparatchik of the ruling party, John always toed the party line in public, regardless of his personal opinions on the matter.

(noun) A blindly devoted official, follower, or member of an organization, especially a political party. It typically refers to someone who follows orders and policies without question, often prioritizing their position within the system over independent thought or action.

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