CEFR C1

rus' state

noun phrase

Meaning

A medieval East Slavic state that existed from the late 9th to the mid-13th century, centered in Kyiv.

Examples

The Kievan Rus' state was a powerful medieval entity.
Historians debate the exact borders of the Rus' state.

Synonyms: Kievan Rus', Rus', medieval polity

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rus' state (C1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: rəs steɪt

Definition

A medieval East Slavic state that existed from the late 9th to the mid-13th century, centered in Kyiv.

Examples

The Kievan Rus' state was a powerful medieval entity.
Historians debate the exact borders of the Rus' state.
The Mongol invasion led to the decline of the Rus' state.

Synonyms of rus' state

Words with a similar meaning to rus' state:

Kievan Rus'
Rus'
medieval polity

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