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Ukrainian

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

adjective

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


noun

Ukrainians plural
  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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

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

  2. a native or inhabitant of Ukraine

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of Ukrainian

First recorded in 1810–20; Ukraine + -ian

Example Sentences

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But there are signs that long-range Ukrainian strikes – particularly on Russian oil facilities – are increasing the pressure on the Russian economy.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

There is no sign that Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian cities have given Putin pause for thought.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Around 2023, drone makers supplying Ukrainian forces ramped up development of AI to lock onto targets, while commanders began to weave it into targeting systems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the site and quickly pledged government funding to restore the building.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Any of the women from the Ukrainian team would have been a tough draw, and Olena was no exception.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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