Belarusian

noun

Be·​la·​rus·​ian ˌb(y)e-lä-ˈrü-sē-ən 

ˌb(y)ā-

variants or Belarussian

ˌb(y)e-lä-ˈrə-shən 

ˌb(y)ā-

or less commonly Belarusan

ˌb(y)e-lä-ˈrü-sən 

ˌb(y)ā-

1

: a native or inhabitant of Belarus

2

: the Slavic language of the Belarusians

Belarusian adjective

or Belarussian or less commonly Belarusan

Examples of Belarusian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Zvereva, a talented Belarusian who was once ranked No. 5 in the world and won 20 Grand Slam titles in women’s and mixed doubles, was until Saturday the only player to suffer a double-bagel in a Grand Slam final during the Open Era. —Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 12 July 2025

At least 40 are serving long prison sentences, according to the independent Belarusian Association of Journalists. —Yuras Karmanau, Christian Science Monitor, 21 June 2025

At least 40 are serving long prison sentences, according to the independent Belarusian Assn. of Journalists. —Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025

The Belarusian is currently an AP brand ambassador and has worn other watches from AP recently, like the limited-edition 50th anniversary Royal Oak Selfwinding Flying Tourbillon. —Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 June 2025

In the deciding set, however, the Belarusian took the brakes off, dismantling Świątek’s challenge in just 22 minutes without making an unforced error. —George Ramsay, CNN Money, 5 June 2025

But the Belarusian would not be denied, winning four straight points from 3-3 in the tiebreak to take the title. —Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 3 May 2025

Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday’s final after the Belarusian defeated Elina Svitolina in the second semifinal. —Matias Grez, CNN Money, 2 May 2025

At least 40 are serving long prison sentences, according to the Belarusian Assn. of Journalists. —Yuras Karmanau, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined at sense 1