Russian meaning
Of or relating to Russia or its people, language, or culture.
adjective
Of or relating to the former Soviet Union.
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
Of Russia or its people, language, or culture.
adjective
A member of the chief Slavic people of Russia.
noun
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The East Slavic language of the Russians.
noun
Origin 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