muscovite
noun
mus·co·vite
ˈmə-skə-ˌvīt 
1
capitalized
a
: a native or resident of the ancient principality of Moscow or of the city of Moscow
b
: russian
2
[muscovy (glass)]
: a colorless to pale brown form of mica consisting of a silicate of aluminum and potassium
Muscovite
adjective
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Since the plan was announced three months ago, Muscovites like the Rumyantsevs have mobilized on social media and neighborhood groups to organize demonstrations, gather signatures for petitions and swap ideas on how to fight the plan.
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Sabra Ayres, latimes.com, 14 June 2017
Guggenberger is one of 1.6 million Muscovites who could be affected by a city plan to demolish their Soviet-era apartment buildings and replace them with modern high-rises.
—David Filipov, Washington Post, 10 June 2017
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Sabra Ayres, latimes.com, 14 June 2017
Guggenberger is one of 1.6 million Muscovites who could be affected by a city plan to demolish their Soviet-era apartment buildings and replace them with modern high-rises.
—David Filipov, Washington Post, 10 June 2017
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“Muscovite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/muscovite. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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