subbotnik

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A Saturday designated for community volunteer work, such as cleaning the streets, after the in Russia.
  • A member of a Russian sect of Sabbath keepers.

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian субботник.

Origin

Russian

субботник

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