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Slavic

SLAH-vihk

Slavic (adjective) means relating to the Slavs, their cultures, or their languages. Example: “Russian, Polish, and Czech are all Slavic languages.”

adjective

Relating to the Slavs, their cultures, or their languages.

"Russian, Polish, and Czech are all Slavic languages."

noun

The branch of Indo-European languages spoken by Slavic peoples.

"She is studying the history of Slavic across Eastern Europe."

How to use Slavic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to Slavic peoples, cultures, or their family of languages.

Word forms

more Slavic comparative, most Slavic superlative

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Etymology

From Slav plus the suffix -ic.

Synonyms

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Slavonic

Related words

slavonic Slav

Frequently asked questions

What does “Slavic” mean?

The word “Slavic” means relating to the Slavs, their cultures, or their languages. In plain terms, relating to Slavic peoples, cultures, or their family of languages.

How do you pronounce “Slavic”?

“Slavic” is pronounced SLAH-vihk (/ˈslɑːvɪk/ in IPA).

How do you use “Slavic” in a sentence?

Here is “Slavic” used in a sentence: “Russian, Polish, and Czech are all Slavic languages.”

What part of speech is “Slavic”?

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

Is “Slavic” a common word?

“Slavic” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Slavic” have?

“Slavic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the Slavs, their cultures, or their languages.

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