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Noun: Ruthenian  roo'thee-nee-un
  1. A member of an East Slavic ethnic group historically associated with the region of Ruthenia; the East Slavic language spoken by Ruthenians, closely related to Ukrainian
    "Many Ruthenians emigrated to North America in the early 20th century"
Adjective: Ruthenian  roo'thee-nee-un
  1. Relating to Ruthenia or its people, language, or culture
    "Ruthenian folk traditions have been preserved in some communities"

Derived forms: Ruthenians

Encyclopedia: Ruthenian