Ukrainian
noun
Ukrai·ni·an
yü-ˈkrā-nē-ən 
also -ˈkrī-
1
: a native or inhabitant of Ukraine
2
: the Slavic language of the Ukrainian people
Ukrainian
adjective
Examples of Ukrainian in a Sentence
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The Ukrainian Telegram post noted the Su-57’s ability to carry Kh-59 and Kh-69 cruise missiles, which the jet could launch against Ukraine from the safety of Russian airspace.
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Brad Lendon, CNN, 10 June 2024
And on foreign policy, in contrast to Mr. Biden, Mr. Trump has expressed friendlier sentiments toward Mr. Putin than to Ukrainian or NATO allies.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 7 June 2024
The test was hosted by the nonprofit Ukrainian American House, which is dedicated to fostering humanitarian, educational, and economic relations between Ukraine and the United States, according to its website.
—Acsah Lemma, Sacramento Bee, 5 June 2024
In 2022, Gordon was playing in the Ukrainian Basketball Super League when Russian forces invaded the country.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024
Others in attendance including Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Nomadland filmmaker Chloe Zhao and Ukrainian 20 days in Mariupol documentarian Mstyslav Chernov.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
The Ukrainian Tochka-U missile that struck the building was among several that Ukraine launched overnight, the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 12 May 2024
In the past six months, Ukraine has exported 27.6 million metric tons of grain and oilseed through the Black Sea, the country’s main export route, according to figures from the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 12 May 2024
Elsewhere, Russian drones struck the Ukrainian Black Sea city of Mykolaiv early Sunday, setting a hotel ablaze and damaging infrastructure, according to local officials.
—Susie Blann, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Apr. 2024
Brad Lendon, CNN, 10 June 2024
And on foreign policy, in contrast to Mr. Biden, Mr. Trump has expressed friendlier sentiments toward Mr. Putin than to Ukrainian or NATO allies.
—Michael D. Shear, New York Times, 7 June 2024
The test was hosted by the nonprofit Ukrainian American House, which is dedicated to fostering humanitarian, educational, and economic relations between Ukraine and the United States, according to its website.
—Acsah Lemma, Sacramento Bee, 5 June 2024
In 2022, Gordon was playing in the Ukrainian Basketball Super League when Russian forces invaded the country.
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024
Others in attendance including Kirsten Dunst, James Franco, Nomadland filmmaker Chloe Zhao and Ukrainian 20 days in Mariupol documentarian Mstyslav Chernov.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2024
The Ukrainian Tochka-U missile that struck the building was among several that Ukraine launched overnight, the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement.
—Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 12 May 2024
In the past six months, Ukraine has exported 27.6 million metric tons of grain and oilseed through the Black Sea, the country’s main export route, according to figures from the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority.
—Constant Méheut, New York Times, 12 May 2024
Elsewhere, Russian drones struck the Ukrainian Black Sea city of Mykolaiv early Sunday, setting a hotel ablaze and damaging infrastructure, according to local officials.
—Susie Blann, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Apr. 2024
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Ukrainian
noun
Ukrai·ni·an
yü-ˈkrā-nē-ən
1
: a person born or living in Ukraine
2
: the language of the Ukrainian people
Ukrainian
adjective
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