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noun Rus·sian \ˈrə-shən\
: a person born, raised, or living in Russia
: a person whose family is from Russia
: the language of the Russian people
Full Definition of RUSSIAN
1
a : a native or inhabitant of Russia b : a member of the dominant Slavic-speaking ethnic group of Russia c : a person of Russian descent
2
: a Slavic language of the Russian people spoken as a second language by many non-Russian ethnic groups of the Soviet Union and its successor states
— Russian adjective
— Rus·sian·ness \-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of RUSSIAN
1538
Rhymes with RUSSIAN
RUSSIANNESS Defined for Kids
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adjective Rus·sian \ˈrə-shən\
Definition of RUSSIAN for Kids
: of or relating to Russia, its people, or the Russian language
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noun
Definition of RUSSIAN for Kids
1
: a person born or living in Russia
2
: a language of the Russians
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