noun
Uncommon
mir
meer
Mir (noun) means a self-governing peasant village community in Imperial Russia that jointly managed local farmland. Example: “Land in the mir was periodically redistributed among households.”
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A self-governing peasant village community in Imperial Russia that jointly managed local farmland.
"Land in the mir was periodically redistributed among households."
How to use mir
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical term for a traditional Russian farming community that shared and managed land collectively.
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Word forms
- Plural
- mirs
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Etymology
Borrowed from Russian мир (mir), a word that can mean "community," "world," or "peace" depending on context.
Frequently asked questions
What does “mir” mean?
The word “mir” means a self-governing peasant village community in Imperial Russia that jointly managed local farmland. In plain terms, a historical term for a traditional Russian farming community that shared and managed land collectively.
How do you pronounce “mir”?
“Mir” is pronounced meer (/mɪɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mir” in a sentence?
Here is “mir” used in a sentence: “Land in the mir was periodically redistributed among households.”
What part of speech is “mir”?
“Mir” is a noun.
Where does the word “mir” come from?
The word “mir” comes from Russian. Borrowed from Russian мир (mir), a word that can mean "community," "world," or "peace" depending on context.
Is “mir” a common word?
“Mir” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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