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ukrainian

n. C / U
A2 Elementary US //juˈkɹeɪniən// ukrain·ian

n. a person from Ukraine or the language spoken there.

n. a native or inhabitant of Ukraine, or the East Slavic language spoken primarily in that country.


SIMPLE

She is a Ukrainian who moved to London last year.

CONTEXTUAL

The local community center offers classes for anyone interested in learning how to speak Ukrainian.

COMPLEX

While many citizens are bilingual, Ukrainian serves as the official state language and a primary marker of national identity.

Origin

From Ukraine + -ian (suffix meaning ‘from; like; related to’, forming adjectives; or ‘one belonging to, from, like, or relating to’, forming nouns).

Usage

Capitalized in all contexts. When referring to the language, it is uncountable; when referring to people, it is countable.

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