adj Uncommon

Siberian

seye-BEER-reern

Siberian (adj) means relating to Siberia. Example: “The Siberian tiger is one of the largest cat species.”

adj

Relating to Siberia.

"The Siberian tiger is one of the largest cat species."

noun

A person from Siberia.

"Many Siberians are used to extremely cold winters."

A long-haired domestic cat breed.

"The Siberian is known for its thick, water-resistant coat."

How to use Siberian

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to Siberia — its people, or a fluffy cat breed of the same name.

Common pairings

Siberian tiger Siberian husky Siberian winter

Siberians plural

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From "Siberia" plus the suffix "-an."

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What does “Siberian” mean?

The word “Siberian” means relating to Siberia. In plain terms, relating to Siberia — its people, or a fluffy cat breed of the same name.

How do you pronounce “Siberian”?

“Siberian” is pronounced seye-BEER-reern ([saɪˈbɪɹiən] in IPA).

How do you use “Siberian” in a sentence?

Here is “Siberian” used in a sentence: “The Siberian tiger is one of the largest cat species.”

What part of speech is “Siberian”?

Depending on how it is used, “Siberian” can be an adjective and a noun.

Is “Siberian” a common word?

“Siberian” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Siberian” have?

“Siberian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Siberia.