Belarusian

noun

Be·​la·​rus·​ian ˌb(y)e-lä-ˈrü-sē-ən How to pronounce Belarusian (audio)
ˌb(y)ā-
variants or Belarussian or less commonly Belarusan
1
: a native or inhabitant of Belarus
2
: the Slavic language of the Belarusians
Belarusian adjective
or Belarussian or less commonly Belarusan

Examples of Belarusian in a Sentence

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These moves escalate regional tensions and expose Belarusians to greater risks of military escalation. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024 Neither the Belarusian Defense Ministry nor Foreign Ministry replied to ABC News' requests for comment. David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024 About 500,000 people, including key opposition figures, have since fled the country of 9.5 million, and the authorities this year began a campaign against Belarusians abroad who call for tougher sanctions against Lukashenko’s government. Yuras Karmanau, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2024 The Belarusian was wobbling from a position of total control at one set up and 4-2 which previously would have eaten away at her soul and spirit. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 For Belarusians, such acquiescence would amount to a brutal betrayal of their hopes, substituting the current dictatorial regime with an equally brutal dictatorship by the Kremlin. Michael Carpenter, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2020 The Belarusian was runner-up in 2023, losing to American Coco Gauff. Jill Martin, CNN, 6 Sep. 2024 If the Belarusian doesn’t win 91 per cent of first serves, then there are going to be opportunities. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024 Ukrainian defenses downed 60 attack UAVs, the air force said, with two drones returning back into Russian airspace and one into Belarusian. David Brennan, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Belarusian was in 1951

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“Belarusian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Belarusian. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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