Belorussia

proper noun

Meaning

The former name for the country now officially known as Belarus, often used to refer to the region during the Soviet era.

Examples

Many older history books still refer to the region as Belorussia.
The cultural identity of Belorussia has evolved significantly since the country gained independence.

Synonyms: Belarus, Byelorussia

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Belorussia

proper noun

Pronunciation: ˌbɛləˈrʌʃə

Definition

The former name for the country now officially known as Belarus, often used to refer to the region during the Soviet era.

Examples

Many older history books still refer to the region as Belorussia.
The cultural identity of Belorussia has evolved significantly since the country gained independence.
Students often confuse the historical term Belorussia with the modern state name Belarus.

Synonyms of Belorussia

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