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Cyrillic

Pronunciation: /sɪˈrɪlɪk/
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Definition of Cyrillic

adjective

  • denoting the alphabet used by many Slavic peoples, chiefly those with a historical allegiance to the Orthodox Church. Ultimately derived from Greek uncials, it is now used for Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Ukrainian, and some other Slavic languages.

noun

[mass noun]
  • the Cyrillic alphabet.

Origin:

early 19th century: named after St Cyril (see Cyril, St)

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