Russian

noun

Rus·sian ˈrə-shən

: a native or inhabitant of Russia

: a member of the dominant Slavic-speaking ethnic group of Russia

: a person of Russian descent

: a Slavic language of the Russian people spoken as a second language by many non-Russian ethnic groups of the Soviet Union and its successor states

Russian adjective

Russianness

ˈrə-shən-nəs

noun

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of Russian was in 1538

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“Russian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Russian. Accessed 2 Jun. 2023.

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Russian

noun

Rus·sian ˈrəsh-ən

: a person born or living in Russia

: a Slavic language of the Russian people

Russian adjective

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