Belarusian

//ˌbɛləˈɹuːsi.ən// adj, noun

adj, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The Slavic language spoken in Belarus (formerly called White Ruthenia or White Russia). uncountable
  2. 2
    the Slavic language spoken in Belarus wordnet
  3. 3
    A citizen of Belarus. countable
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, from, or pertaining to Belarus, the Belarusian people. not-comparable

    "Polish MPs have approved a new measure which authorizes agents on the Belarusian border to fire live ammunition at migrants, for "self-defense" or in a "preventive manner.""

Adjective
  1. 1
    of or pertaining to Belarus or to the people or culture of Belarus wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
byelorussianwhite russianbelarusanbelarusanbelarusian languagebelarussian

Example

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""Trasianka" will be equalized with Belarusian language during the census."

Etymology

From Belarus + -ian.

Related phrases

white russiawhite ruthenia

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