Slav

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.2.2 Related terms

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From Middle English sclave from Mediaeval Latin sclavus from Byzantine Ancient Greek Σκλάβος (Sklabos) from Old Church Slavonic словѣнинъ (slověninŭ), словѣне (slověne), “‘Slav’”). Probably related to слово (slovo), “‘word, speech’”). Beyond this, the ultimate etymology has long been a matter of dispute among linguists.

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Slav (plural Slavs)

1. A person of Slavic origins.
2. (British, birdwatching) Shortened term for the Slavonian grebe.

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• Slavic
• slave
• Slavonic