# Siberian

/saɪˈbɪɹiən/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/siberian
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

relating to Siberia, a very large and cold region in Russia. You use this to describe people, animals, or things that come from that area.

For teachers: relating to or characteristic of Siberia, its inhabitants, or its climate. Often used to describe specific breeds of animals or extreme weather conditions.

## Examples

- The Siberian tiger is the largest cat in the world.
- The city prepared for a Siberian winter by stockpiling fuel and insulating the water pipes.
- The expedition struggled against the Siberian winds, which swept across the tundra with enough force to knock a grown man off his feet.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before the noun it modifies; capitalized in all contexts.

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