Slavism

noun

Slav·​ism

ˈsläˌvizəm,

-laˌv-,

-lȧˌv-

variants or less commonly Slavicism

-lavəˌsizəm,

-läv-,

-lȧv-

plural -s

1

a

: Slavic traits or attitudes

b

: slavophilism

2

: a characteristically Slavic word or expression occurring in another language

Word History

Etymology

slavism International Scientific Vocabulary slav + -ism; slavicism from Slavic entry 1 + -ism

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