Slavic
a branch of the Indo-European family of languages, usually divided into East Slavic (Russian, Ukrainian, Byelorussian), West Slavic (Polish, Czech, Slovak, Sorbian), and South Slavic (Old Church Slavonic, Macedonian, Bulgarian, Serbo-Croatian, Slovenian). Abbreviations: Slav, Slav.
of or relating to the Slavs or their languages.
Origin of Slavic
1- Also Slavonic.
Other words from Slavic
- an·ti-Slav·ic, adjective, noun
- non-Slav·ic, adjective
- pro-Slav·ic, adjective, noun
Words Nearby Slavic
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How to use Slavic in a sentence
This inevitably leads to clashes between these Slavic gods, especially after Veles tends to intrude upon the mortal realm – the domain under the protection of Perun.
The Most Enigmatic Slavic Gods and Goddesses | Dattatreya Mandal | March 13, 2022 | Realm of HistoryTo that end, here we present a list of 12 enigmatic Slavic gods and goddesses.
The Most Enigmatic Slavic Gods and Goddesses | Dattatreya Mandal | March 13, 2022 | Realm of HistoryEven the words vodka and whiskey are derived from the same word: “water” in Slavic and Gaelic, respectively.
A true Russian patriot and Slavic brother would see the world differently.
Putin’s Patriotism is Phony, His Desperation is Real | Andrew Nagorski | April 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThis sense of betrayal, Globa says, renders Ukrainians much less susceptible to Russian appeals to Slavic Orthodox unity.
The Closeted Revolution: Kiev’s Gays Keep Quiet to Deny Putin a Propaganda Win | James Kirchick | April 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
KIEV—They are burly, muscular men, reminiscent of the Soviet era with their strong Slavic features and unsmiling demeanor.
Ukraine’s Far Right Eyes Crimea, Vows To Defend The Motherland | Jamie Dettmer | March 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIt means “very tasty;” and it simply never is—that is, not to those unaccustomed to the flavors of the Slavic palate.
The Sickle of Plenty: “Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking” | Liesl Schillinger | September 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHis features were well formed on Slavic lines, his look was sympathetic, and his form elegant.
The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte | William Milligan SloaneBatthyany hastened to Innsbruck to turn this Slavic affront to the crown to account.
A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year | Edwin EmersonTschaikowsky and Dvorak have also written Slavic music, rather sad, suggestive of folk songs and full of power.
The Complete Club Book for Women | Caroline French BentonThe German long e is represented by , oe, ae, and in Slavic and Hebrew words also by ee.
The medieval period of Judeo-German literature was by no means confined to the Slavic countries.
British Dictionary definitions for Slavic
/ (ˈslɑːvɪk) /
another word (esp US) for Slavonic
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