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

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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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