Russian
a native or inhabitant of Russia
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,954 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 5,548 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a native or inhabitant of Russia
- the Slavic language that is the official language of Russia
adjective
- of or pertaining to or characteristic of Russia or its people or culture or language Russian dancing
Russian in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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For instance, I'm trying to learn Russian.
The Crown of Life · George Gissing · Chapter 1
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Yes; and fancy the Mediterranean becoming a Russian lake!
Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 · Various · Chapter 1
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There are Russian, German, French, Icelandic, Red Indian, and other stories here.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1
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A Russian Finn, wearing a yellow shirt with pink stripes, stared upwards, dreamy-eyed, from under a mop of tumbled hair.
The nigger of the "Narcissus" · Joseph Conrad · Chapter 1
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When they wanted to talk to a woman they did, if twenty French counts or Russian princes stood in the way!
Beyond The Rocks: A Love Story · Elinor Glyn · Chapter 1