When the Russians give back Donetsk to the Ukrainians, there won't be a single building left standing.
Source: tatoeba (3702724)
Ukrainians
Synonyms for "ukrainians" (6 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (2)
Noun(2 words)
the ukrainian nationthe ukrainian people
Strong matches (1)
Noun(1 words)
ukrainian citizen
Related words (3)
Noun(3 words)
ukrainian nationalukrainian personukrainians as a group
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: the ukrainian nation, the ukrainian people, ukrainian citizen, ukrainian national, ukrainian person.
- Sentence evidence is available for ukrainians, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ukrainians".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ukrainians"
Keep "ukrainians" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ukrainians" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ukrainians", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ukrainians" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
4 entriesUkrainian diasporadiaspora Ukrainiansethnic Ukrainianethnic Ukrainians
Collocations
6 entriesUkrainian citizensUkrainian cultureUkrainian diasporaUkrainian languageUkrainian peopleUkrainian politics
Derivations
1 entriesSample sentences
10 total sentences available.
Sasha says that Ukrainians adore borshch, as well as cherries together with pirogies.
Source: tatoeba (4002829)
Tom likes Ukrainians because they are Christians.
Source: tatoeba (6636581)
Francisk Skorina from Polotsk is the first book printer in Eastern Europe. In 1517, he brought printing technology to Belarusans, Ukrainians and Russians.
Source: tatoeba (7839506)
Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ukrainians"?
Closest matches include the ukrainian nation, the ukrainian people, ukrainian citizen, ukrainian national, ukrainian person.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ukrainians"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.