Suvorov

[ soo-vawr-awf, -of; Russian soo-vaw-ruhf ]

noun

1. A·le·ksan·dr Va·si·le·vich [uh-lyi-, ksahn, -d, r, vuh-, syee, -lyi-vyich], Count Suvorov Rumnikski, Prince Itliski, 1729–1800, Russian field marshal.

Suvorov

/ suˈvɔrəf /

noun

1. SuvorovAleksandr Vasilyevich17291800MRussianMILITARY: general Aleksandr Vasilyevich (alɪkˈsandr vaˈsiljɪvitʃ). 1729–1800, Russian field marshal, who fought successfully against the Turks (1787–91), the Poles (1794), and the French in Italy (1798–99)

Example Sentences

She on her side sent Suvorov with a new and powerful army against the Poles.

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A Russian army of highly trained troops under the able command of Suvorov was marching on Warsaw.

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Suvorov admitted to a friend that he was moved to tears when the scene was over.

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In those days, in 1801, Suvorov was our great national hero.

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Joubert and Moreau were quickly compelled to give battle by their great antagonist Suvorov.

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