Belarusian
noun
Be·la·rus·ian
ˌb(y)e-lä-ˈrü-sē-ən 
ˌb(y)ā-
variants
or Belarussian
ˌb(y)e-lä-ˈrə-shən
or less commonly Belarusan
ˌb(y)ā-
ˌb(y)e-lä-ˈrü-sən
ˌb(y)ā-
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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The Belarusian, who is seeking to become the first woman since 1999 to win three consecutive Australian Open titles, easily dispatched her American opponent before celebrating with a dance during her on-court interview afterwards.
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Issy Ronald, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
The Belarusian has won three Slams in the past two years and has been a model of consistency.
—Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
While Sabalenka has a fairly easy start, things could get tougher later as the Belarusian could face Paris Olympics champion and fifth seed Zheng Qinwen in the quarter-final.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
No civilized country or international organization co-operates with Belarus in the search for and extradition of fugitive politically active Belarusians.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 July 2024
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
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Issy Ronald, CNN, 12 Jan. 2025
The Belarusian has won three Slams in the past two years and has been a model of consistency.
—Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
While Sabalenka has a fairly easy start, things could get tougher later as the Belarusian could face Paris Olympics champion and fifth seed Zheng Qinwen in the quarter-final.
—Manasi Pathak, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
No civilized country or international organization co-operates with Belarus in the search for and extradition of fugitive politically active Belarusians.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 July 2024
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
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“Belarusian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Belarusian. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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