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salyut

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Salyut (noun) means any of the space stations built under the Soviet Union's Salyut programme, launched between 1971 and 1986.

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Any of the space stations built under the Soviet Union's Salyut programme, launched between 1971 and 1986.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

This comes from Russian Салют (Saljut), from салют (saljut, “salute; fireworks”), and is a doublet of salute.

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"salyut" (noun) means any of the space stations built under the Soviet Union's Salyut programme, launched between 1971 and 1986.

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