Russian

Rus·sian

of Russia or its people, language, or culture

1. a person born or living in Russia
2. loosely any citizen of the U.S.S.R.
a member of the chief Slavic people of Russia
the East Slavic language of the Russians

Russian

adjective

Of or relating to Russia or its people, language, or culture.
Of or relating to the former Soviet Union.

noun

a. A native or inhabitant of Russia.
b. A person of Russian ancestry.
c. A native or inhabitant of the former Soviet Union.
The East Slavic language of the Russians, used as the official language of Russia and widely as a second language within the Commonwealth of Independent States.

Origin of Russian

Medieval Latin Russiānus from Old Russian Rusĭ Vikings, Rus from Old Norse rōdhs(menn) or rōdhs(karlar) seafarers from rōdhr rowing ; see erə- in Indo-European roots.

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There were two Germans and a Russian officer in the room.
She sometimes thought his accent sounded Russian, sometimes Irish.
For the first time, after a fortnight's retreat, the Russian troops had halted and after a fight had not only held the field but had repulsed the French.
Prince Andrew stayed at Brunn with Bilibin, a Russian acquaintance of his in the diplomatic service.
PYATIGORSK, a town and watering-place of Russian Caucasia, in the province of Terek, 141 m.

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