Belarussian
adjective
a somewhat nonstandard variant of Belarusian.
Belarussians
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pluralof Belarussian.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Moreover, I wish to pay tribute to all the players, especially Russians and Belarussians, who bravely stated their position against the war. Their support is essential.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2022
But the Belarussians kept a respectful distance, gesturing toward her and speaking in hushed tones as she walked past.
From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2017
“They are not going to let the Belarussians take their market share,” said Gene Gauss, vice president of fertilizer and nutrition at San Francisco-based agricultural-products retailer Wilbur-Ellis.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2015
Tens of millions more - classified in their old Soviet passports as ethnic Ukrainians, Belarussians or others - speak Russian as their first language.
From Reuters ● Apr. 11, 2014
“They are coming out because they have no way to live,” the announcer said dolefully over images of a gathering, describing the participants as ordinary Belarussians fed up with their economic hardship.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2011
