Ivan

noun

ˈīvən also ēˈvän
plural -s
: russian
especially : a Russian soldier

Word History

Etymology

Russian Ivan, proper name, John, from Old Russian Ioannŭ, from Greek Iōannēs

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“Ivan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ivan. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

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