White Russian (Noun)
Meaning 1
The Slavic language spoken in Belarus.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- White Russian is a Slavic language that belongs to the East Slavic group and is spoken by the vast majority of the population in Belarus.
- Many White Russian dialects have been influenced by other languages, such as Polish and Russian.
- Although often considered a dialect of Russian, White Russian is an official language in Belarus and has its own distinct grammar and vocabulary.
- In 1918, White Russian became one of the official languages of the short-lived Belarusian People's Republic.
- Some linguists consider White Russian to be a separate language from Russian due to its distinct pronunciation and linguistic features.
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Meaning 2
A cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, and milk or cream.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Meaning 3
A native or inhabitant of Byelorussia.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.