slav
/slɑv/
noun
- A member of a group of peoples in central and eastern Europe who speak Slavic languages, such as Russians, Poles, Ukrainians, Czechs, Serbs, and others.
- My grandmother is a Slav from Poland who moved to the United States in the 1950s.
- Many Slavs celebrate traditional holidays with special foods and music.
- The history of the Slavs goes back more than a thousand years in Europe.
adjective
- Relating to the Slavs or their languages, cultures, or customs.
- She is studying Slav literature at the university.
- Many Slav traditions involve strong family bonds and community gatherings.
- The festival featured Slav folk dances and colorful costumes.