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Brezhnev
BREHZH-nehv
Brezhnev (name) means a Russian surname, most famously borne by Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Example: “Brezhnev led the Soviet Union for nearly two decades.”
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A Russian surname, most famously borne by Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev.
"Brezhnev led the Soviet Union for nearly two decades."
Word forms
Brezhnevs plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Russian Бре́жнев (Bréžnev).
Frequently asked questions
What does “Brezhnev” mean?
The word “Brezhnev” means a Russian surname, most famously borne by Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev.
How do you pronounce “Brezhnev”?
“Brezhnev” is pronounced BREHZH-nehv (/ˈbɹɛʒnɛv/ in IPA).
How do you use “Brezhnev” in a sentence?
Here is “Brezhnev” used in a sentence: “Brezhnev led the Soviet Union for nearly two decades.”
What part of speech is “Brezhnev”?
“Brezhnev” is a name.
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