noun
boyar
BOY-ah
Boyar (noun) means a member of the highest rank of nobility below royalty in medieval Russia and other Slavic and Balkan states. Example: “The boyars gathered at court to advise the tsar.”
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A member of the highest rank of nobility below royalty in medieval Russia and other Slavic and Balkan states.
"The boyars gathered at court to advise the tsar."
How to use boyar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA high-ranking noble in old Russia and nearby regions, just below a prince.
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Etymology
From Russian "boyare," the plural of "boyarin," a term for a noble.
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What does “boyar” mean?
The word “boyar” means a member of the highest rank of nobility below royalty in medieval Russia and other Slavic and Balkan states. In plain terms, a high-ranking noble in old Russia and nearby regions, just below a prince.
How do you pronounce “boyar”?
“Boyar” is pronounced BOY-ah (/ˈbɔɪɑː/ in IPA).
How do you use “boyar” in a sentence?
Here is “boyar” used in a sentence: “The boyars gathered at court to advise the tsar.”
What part of speech is “boyar”?
“Boyar” is a noun.
Where does the word “boyar” come from?
The word “boyar” comes from Russian. From Russian "boyare," the plural of "boyarin," a term for a noble.
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