ussr
noun
Simple meaning
The Bolshevik state of Ukraine, a constituent republic of the Soviet Union, member of the United Nations since 1945.
Pronunciation
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ˈjuˈɛˈsɛˈsɑɹ
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Definition
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noun
uncommon
The Bolshevik state of Ukraine (1919–91), a constituent republic of the Soviet Union (1922–91), member of the United Nations since 1945.
historical
A former communist country in eastern Europe and northern Asia; established in 1922; included Russia and 14 other soviet socialist republics (Ukraine and Byelorussia and others); officially dissolved 31 December 1991
historical
A former transcontinental country in Europe and Asia (1922–1991), now split into Russia and 14 other countries; the Soviet Union; in full, Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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