russian

n. a person from Russia.

n. a citizen of Russia or a person of Russian ethnic descent.

“She met a friendly Russian while she was traveling through Europe.”

“The delegation included a prominent Russian who had spent decades working in international diplomacy.”

n. the language that people speak in Russia.

n. the East Slavic language spoken primarily in Russia and other parts of the former Soviet Union.

“He is learning to speak Russian because he wants to work in Moscow.”

“Although the grammar is complex, many students find that learning Russian opens up a vast world of classical literature.”

adj. coming from or related to Russia.

adj. of or pertaining to Russia, its people, its culture, or its language.

“We went to a local restaurant to try some traditional Russian food.”

“The museum houses an extensive collection of Russian art, ranging from medieval icons to modern avant-garde paintings.”

n. a type of spicy sausage popular in South Africa.

n. a specific variety of precooked, spicy sausage commonly sold in South Africa, derived from Eastern European kolbasa.

“He ordered a portion of chips and a Russian for lunch.”

“In South African fast-food culture, a 'Russian and chips' is a ubiquitous and affordable meal option.”

Dialect

n. a slang word for a gun.

n. a slang term for a firearm, specifically associated with gang culture and a preference for Russian-made weapons.

“The lyrics of the song mentioned someone carrying a Russian.”

“The detective noted that the term 'Russian' was frequently used in intercepted communications to refer to illicit firearms.”

Slang · Vulgar