Mordvin (Noun)
Meaning 1
A member of the agricultural people living in the central Volga provinces of European Russia.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Mordvin are a traditionally agricultural people, living in the central Volga provinces of European Russia for centuries.
- A Mordvin from the village of Kozlovka explained the significance of the folk festivals to the visiting anthropologist.
- Mordvin people have a rich cultural heritage, with a unique blend of traditional music, dance, and handicrafts.
- In the 19th century, many Mordvin migrated to other parts of Russia in search of better economic opportunities.
- The Mordvin language, also known as Erzya or Moksha, is a member of the Uralic language family and is still spoken by many Mordvin people today.
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Meaning 2
The Finnic language spoken by the Mordvinians.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.