Slavic
1 synonym for Slavic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Relating to the Slavs, their cultures, or their languages.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Relating to the Slavs, their cultures, or their languages.
“Russian, Polish, and Czech are all Slavic languages.”
2. noun
The branch of Indo-European languages spoken by Slavic peoples.
“Belter is composed mainly of Chinese, Japanese, Slavic, Germanic, and romance languages because Earth's most common tongues would be the ones to survive to form the new brogue of the cosmos.”
Etymology
From Slav plus the suffix -ic.
Full origin of Slavic →Frequently asked questions
What does “Slavic” mean?
The word “Slavic” means relating to the Slavs, their cultures, or their languages. In plain terms, relating to Slavic peoples, cultures, or their family of languages.
How do you pronounce “Slavic”?
“Slavic” is pronounced SLAH-vihk (/ˈslɑːvɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Slavic” in a sentence?
Here is “Slavic” used in a sentence: “Russian, Polish, and Czech are all Slavic languages.”
What part of speech is “Slavic”?
Depending on how it is used, “Slavic” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Slavic” a common word?
“Slavic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Slavic” have?
“Slavic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the Slavs, their cultures, or their languages.
