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

The Ukrainian stopped Londoner Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in July to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.

From BBC

The Florida meeting was the latest step in weeks of intense "shuttle diplomacy" which saw Ukrainian and Russian delegations separately engage with US officials to discuss a peace plan.

From BBC

It will be the first official visit to Ireland by a Ukrainian president and first lady.

From BBC

The talks, held in Florida, were attended by a Ukrainian delegation led by national security council secretary Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's new chief negotiator.

From BBC

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio kicked off high stakes talks with a Ukrainian delegation in Florida on Sunday, as the United States pushes to end Russia's war against its neighbor.

From Barron's