ukrainian

[juˈkreɪ.ni.ən]
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An Ukrainian is someone from Ukraine, which is a country located in Eastern Europe.

You might hear people referring to Ukrainians as a nationality or ethnic group, but what does that really mean? In simple terms, it means they are connected by shared culture, history, and traditions. For example, if you talk about traditional Ukrainian food like borscht or varenyky, you're highlighting something special about their heritage. You might also hear people talking about the language, clothing, or holidays that are important to Ukrainians. Some words related to nationality include "Ukrainian" (the person), "Ukraine" (the country), and "Ukraineness" (a quality or characteristic of being from Ukraine).

How common is "ukrainian"?

Word ukrainian is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

adjective

  • Of or relating to Ukraine, its people, or their language.

    Example: Ukrainian culture is rich and diverse.

noun

  • A person from Ukraine or of Ukrainian descent.

    Example: She is a Ukrainian living in Canada.

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