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slavic

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈsɫɑvɪk// slav·ic

adj. relating to a large group of people in Eastern and Central Europe who speak similar languages, such as Russian, Polish, or Czech. You use this to describe the culture, history, or languages of these regions.

adj. relating to the branch of the Indo-European language family or the ethnic groups of Eastern and Central Europe who speak these languages. Typically used as a relational adjective to describe cultural, linguistic, or historical contexts.


SIMPLE

She is studying Slavic history at the local university.

CONTEXTUAL

The festival celebrates Slavic traditions through folk music, traditional costumes, and regional food from across Eastern Europe.

COMPLEX

Linguistic researchers often compare the grammatical structures of various Slavic languages to trace the evolution of the Proto-Slavic tongue before its geographical dispersion.

Synonyms
Origin

From Slav + -ic.

Usage

When used as a relational adjective, it is almost always capitalised.

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