Russism

noun

Rus·​sism
ˈrəˌsizəm
plural -s
: a word, expression, or language characteristic or distinctive of Russian

Word History

Etymology

Russian entry 2 + -ism

First Known Use

1834, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Russism was in 1834

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“Russism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Russism. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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