Russian definition
Of or relating to Russia or its people, language, or culture.
adjective
A member of the chief Slavic people of Russia.
noun
Of or relating to the former Soviet Union.
adjective
Of Russia or its people, language, or culture.
adjective
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.
noun
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A native or inhabitant of Russia.
noun
A person of Russian ancestry.
noun
A native or inhabitant of the former Soviet Union.
noun
The East Slavic language of the Russians.
noun
A person born or living in Russia.
noun
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(loosely) Any citizen of the U.S.S.R.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
russian
Plural:
russiansOrigin of russian
- 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