Siberian

adjective

Si·​be·​ri·​an sī-ˈbir-ē-ən How to pronounce Siberian (audio)
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Siberia (a vast region of northern Asia that is roughly coextensive with Russia in Asia) or its people
Siberian noun
plural Siberians

Word History

First Known Use

1719, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Siberian was in 1719

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“Siberian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Siberian. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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