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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A linguistic feature of one or more Slavic languages, especially a Slavic idiom or phrasing that appears in a non-Slavic language. countable
2. 2
   An attitude, custom, or other feature that is characteristically Slavic. uncountable, usually
3. 3
   Esteem for and emulation of Slavic culture and politics. uncountable, usually

Etymology

From Slav + -ism.

Related phrases

Church Slavismpan slavism

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