adj
Uncommon
Siberian
seye-BEER-reern
Siberian (adj) means relating to Siberia. Example: “The Siberian tiger is one of the largest cat species.”
adj
1
Relating to Siberia.
"The Siberian tiger is one of the largest cat species."
noun
1
A person from Siberia.
"Many Siberians are used to extremely cold winters."
2
A long-haired domestic cat breed.
"The Siberian is known for its thick, water-resistant coat."
How to use Siberian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Siberia — its people, or a fluffy cat breed of the same name.
Common pairings
Siberian tiger
Siberian husky
Siberian winter
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Word forms
- Plural
- Siberians
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Etymology
From "Siberia" plus the suffix "-an."
Rhymes for Siberian
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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.
