filibuster in Russian
filibuster in Russian is наёмник, пира́т, флибустье́р — filibuster means a tactic used in a legislature — typically extended, often irrelevant speeches — to stall a vote or block a decision.
filibuster in Russian
наёмник
Pronounced: nayomnik
(historical) A mercenary soldier; a freebooter; specifically, a mercenary who travelled illegally in an organized group from the United States to a country in Central America or the Spanish West Indies in the mid-19th century seeking economic and political benefits through armed force.
пира́т
Pronounced: pirat
(historical) A mercenary soldier; a freebooter; specifically, a mercenary who travelled illegally in an organized group from the United States to a country in Central America or the Spanish West Indies in the mid-19th century seeking economic and political benefits through armed force.
флибустье́р
Pronounced: flibustyer
(historical) A mercenary soldier; a freebooter; specifically, a mercenary who travelled illegally in an organized group from the United States to a country in Central America or the Spanish West Indies in the mid-19th century seeking economic and political benefits through armed force.
What does "filibuster" mean?
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noun A tactic used in a legislature — typically extended, often irrelevant speeches — to stall a vote or block a decision.
"The senator held the floor for twelve hours in a filibuster against the bill."
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verb To use such delaying tactics in a legislative body.
"They vowed to filibuster the nomination until it was withdrawn."
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filibuster in a sentence
- The senator held the floor for twelve hours in a filibuster against the bill.
- Opponents threatened a filibuster to prevent the vote from ever happening.
- They vowed to filibuster the nomination until it was withdrawn.
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What is "filibuster" in Russian?
"filibuster" in Russian is наёмник, пира́т, флибустье́р. filibuster means: A tactic used in a legislature — typically extended, often irrelevant speeches — to stall a vote or block a decision.
How do you pronounce наёмник?
"filibuster" in Russian is наёмник, pronounced "nayomnik".
How do you use "filibuster" in a sentence?
Example: "The senator held the floor for twelve hours in a filibuster against the bill." In Russian, "filibuster" is наёмник, пира́т, флибустье́р.
Are there other ways to say "filibuster" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 3 translations listed for "filibuster": наёмник, пира́т, флибустье́р.
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