boyar
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.”
How to use boyar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA high-ranking noble in old Russia and nearby regions, just below a prince.
Word forms
boyars plural, Boyars plural
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The _____ gathered at court to advise the tsar.
Etymology
From Russian "boyare," the plural of "boyarin," a term for a noble.
Rhymes for boyar
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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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