Slavic
UK: ˈslɑːvɪk | US: ˈslɑːvɪk
adj. relating to the Slavs or their languages
n. the group of languages spoken by the Slavs
The term "Slavic" derives from "Slav," referring to the ethnic group native to Eastern Europe, combined with the suffix "-ic," which forms adjectives meaning "relating to." The root "Slav" itself originates from the medieval Latin "Sclavus," initially denoting Slavic people but later associated with "slave" due to historical enslavement of Slavs. Over time, "Slavic" evolved to specifically describe the cultural and linguistic attributes of the Slavs.
Russian and Polish are both Slavic languages.
Slavic folklore is rich in mythical creatures.
The museum exhibits artifacts from Slavic tribes.
She studies the history of Slavic migrations.
Slavic music often features complex rhythms.