East Slav

noun

Meaning

A member of the branch of Slavic peoples who speak East Slavic languages and share a historical and cultural heritage centered on the Eastern Orthodox tradition.

Examples

The East Slav population expanded significantly across the vast plains of Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages.
Scholars study the migration patterns of the East Slav tribes to understand the formation of early Slavic states.

Synonyms: Slavic people, Eastern Slavs

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East Slav

noun

Pronunciation: /iːst slɑːv/

Definition

A member of the branch of Slavic peoples who speak East Slavic languages and share a historical and cultural heritage centered on the Eastern Orthodox tradition.

Examples

The East Slav population expanded significantly across the vast plains of Eastern Europe during the Middle Ages.
Scholars study the migration patterns of the East Slav tribes to understand the formation of early Slavic states.
Many cultural traditions shared by the East Slav nations reflect their common historical roots.

Synonyms of East Slav

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