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Gorbachev
Gorbachev (name) means a Russian surname, most notably borne by Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union. Example: “Gorbachev introduced the reforms of glasnost and perestroika.”
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A Russian surname, most notably borne by Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union.
"Gorbachev introduced the reforms of glasnost and perestroika."
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Etymology
From Russian горба́ч (gorbáč, "hunchback").
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What does “Gorbachev” mean?
The word “Gorbachev” means a Russian surname, most notably borne by Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union.
How do you use “Gorbachev” in a sentence?
Here is “Gorbachev” used in a sentence: “Gorbachev introduced the reforms of glasnost and perestroika.”
What part of speech is “Gorbachev”?
“Gorbachev” is a name.
Where does the word “Gorbachev” come from?
The word “Gorbachev” comes from Russian. From Russian горба́ч (gorbáč, "hunchback").
Is “Gorbachev” a common word?
“Gorbachev” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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