Russian

English

/ˈɹʌʃ(ə)n/

adj
Definitions
  • Of or pertaining to Russia.
  • Of or pertaining to the Russian language.
  • (dated) Of or pertaining to Rus.
  • (obsolete) Of or pertaining to the Soviet Union.

Etymology

Derived from Old East Slavic Русь (Rus, Ruthenia).

Origin

Old East Slavic

Русь

Gloss

Rus, Ruthenia

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