Russian Definition
rŭshən
adjective
Of Russia or its people, language, or culture.
Webster's New World
Of or relating to the former Soviet Union.
American Heritage
noun
A person born or living in Russia.
Webster's New World
A member of the chief Slavic people of Russia.
Webster's New World
Any citizen of the U.S.S.R.
Webster's New World
A native or inhabitant of the former Soviet Union.
American Heritage
The East Slavic language of the Russians.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Russian
Noun
Singular:
Russian
Plural:
russiansOrigin of Russian
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Medieval Latin Russiānus from Old Russian Rusĭ Vikings, Rus from Old Norse rōdhs(menn) or rōdhs(karlar) seafarers from rōdhr rowing erə- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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