Ukrainian
noun
Ukrai·ni·an
yü-ˈkrā-nē-ən 
also -ˈkrī-
1
: a native or inhabitant of Ukraine
2
: the Slavic language of the Ukrainian people
Ukrainian
adjective
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Parents then sued, saying the books are at odds with their religions, which include Islam, Catholicism and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
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Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 28 June 2025
For example, during a barrage on January 25, 2025, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched 61 drones.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The families are a diverse coalition of religions — Muslim, Roman Catholic and Ukrainian Orthodox.
—June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
Ukraine wants the next step in peace talks to be a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Putin, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 28 June 2025
For example, during a barrage on January 25, 2025, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russian forces launched 61 drones.
—Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
The families are a diverse coalition of religions — Muslim, Roman Catholic and Ukrainian Orthodox.
—June 27, CBS News, 27 June 2025
Ukraine wants the next step in peace talks to be a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Putin, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2025
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“Ukrainian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Ukrainian. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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Ukrainian
noun
Ukrai·ni·an
yü-ˈkrā-nē-ən
1
: a person born or living in Ukraine
2
: the language of the Ukrainian people
Ukrainian
adjective
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