Ukrainian

American  

[yoo-krey-nee-uhn, -krahy-] / yuˈkreɪ ni ən, -ˈkraɪ- /

adjective

1. of or relating to Ukraine, its people, or their language.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Ukraine.

2. a Slavic language spoken in Ukraine, closely related to Russian.

Ukrainian British  

/ juːˈkreɪnɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Ukraine, its people, or their language

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noun

1. the official language of Ukraine: an East Slavonic language closely related to Russian

2. a native or inhabitant of Ukraine

Other Word Forms

• non-Ukrainian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Ukrainian

First recorded in 1810–20; Ukraine + -ian

Example Sentences

In central Kyiv, some residents of the Ukrainian capital said they did not believe Putin's Victory Day proposal was in Ukraine's interests.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

There is no confirmation that the American negotiating team saw them, and according to reports, Donnyland has not yet been formalized in official Ukrainian documents.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

But the fact Ukrainian drones can now regularly reach deep into Russian territory is difficult to conceal, and has been a cause for concern for Moscow.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Ukrainian nationals Roman Lavrynovych 22, and Petro Pochynok, 35, are accused of targeting two properties and a car linked to the PM, along with Ukrainian-born Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc, 27.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

My first match was against a Ukrainian named Olena Kravatska.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad