Slavonic
[slə'vɔnik]
Definition
(a.) Of or pertaining to Slavonia, or its inhabitants.
(a.) Of or pertaining to the Slavs, or their language.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
a. Sclavonic.
Typist: Psyche
Definition
adj. of or belonging to the Slavs or their language—also Sclavon′ic Slavō′nian Sclavō′nian.—vs.t. Slavon′icise Slav′onise to render Slavonic in character language &c.—ns. Slav′ophil one devoted to promoting the interests of the Slavonic peoples; Slav′ophilism Slavophil feelings and aims; Slav′ophōbist one who dreads the growth of Slav influence.
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Examples
- The universal prevalence of Slavonic languages, except in Hungary, shows that the population remained predominantly Slav. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- Throughout the seventh and eighth centuries a steady process of conversion to Christianity went on amidst these German and Slavonic tribes. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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