Ukrainian

[ yoo-krey-nee-uh n, -krahy- ]

/ yuˈkreɪ ni ən, -ˈkraɪ- /

of or relating to Ukraine, its people, or their language.

a native or inhabitant of Ukraine.

a Slavic language spoken in Ukraine, closely related to Russian.

Origin of Ukrainian

First recorded in 1810–20; Ukraine + -ian

non-U·krain·i·an, adjective, noun

Why would the CIA work to overthrow the Ukrainian government?

Oliver Stone’s Latest Dictator Suckup |James Kirchick |January 5, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
On Reddit, a Ukrainian protestor shared tips and observations.

China’s Internet Is Freer Than You Think |Brendon Hong |December 27, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Bershin, who worked with the Ukrainian police before rebels took control of Donetsk, says officers have to be extra vigilant.

The Corrupt Cops of Rebel-Held East Ukraine |Kristina Jovanovski |December 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
She was detained after rebels found photos on her tablet computer showing supplies she gave to Ukrainian fighters.

The Corrupt Cops of Rebel-Held East Ukraine |Kristina Jovanovski |December 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Their fighting was poorly coordinated, their weapons were vintage pieces, mostly seized from the Ukrainian military.

East Ukraine: Back in the USSR |Jamie Dettmer |November 19, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Nevertheless, the nineteenth century witnessed a notable growth of Ukrainian national feeling.

Memorandum to the Government of the United States on the Recognition of the Ukrainian People's Republic |Julian Batchinsky
The Ukrainian provinces formed a separate republic and proceeded to make peace with Germany and Austria.

America's War for Humanity |Thomas Herbert Russell
There is, for example, a Ukrainian family from the Russian Ukraine.

New Homes for Old |Sophonisba Preston Breckinridge
The Germans, however, had forestalled him by quickly recognizing Ukrainian independence under the Rada.

The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) |Various
That same day the Teutonic delegates had signed a treaty of peace with the Ukrainian delegates.

The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) |Various

Ukrainian

/ (juːˈkreɪnɪən) /

of or relating to Ukraine, its people, or their language

the official language of Ukraine: an East Slavonic language closely related to Russian

a native or inhabitant of Ukraine

Formerly called: Little Russian