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Slavic

noun Slav·ic \ ˈslä-vik , ˈsla- \

Definition of Slavic

: a branch of the Indo-European language family containing Belarusian, Bulgarian, Czech, Polish, Serbian and Croatian, Slovene, Russian, and Ukrainian — see Indo-European Languages Table

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First Known Use of slavic

1812

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Slavic

adjective

Definition of Slavic

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Slavs or their languages

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First Known Use of slavic

1778

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SLAVIC Defined for English Language Learners

Slavic

noun

Definition of Slavic for English Language Learners

  • : a group of related languages that includes Russian, Bulgarian, Czech, Polish, etc.

Slavic

adjective

Definition of Slavic for English Language Learners

  • : of or relating to the Slavs or their languages

SLAVIC Defined for Kids

Slavic

adjective Slav·ic \ ˈslä-vik , ˈsla- \

Definition of Slavic for Students

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Slavs or their languages

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  1. Spanish Central: Translation of Slavic Nglish: Translation of Slavic for Spanish speakers

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