Associations to the word «Kievan»
Adverb
Wiktionary
KIEVAN, adjective. Of or associated with the city of Kiev, especially when referring to the medieval period (c 880–c 1150) when the city dominated the East Slavic lands which today are Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine.
KIEVAN, noun. A resident of Kiev.
KIEVAN RUS, proper noun. (history) A medieval principality in Eastern Europe centred around Kiev; considered an early predecessor of Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine.
KIEVAN RUS', proper noun. Alternative spelling of Kievan Rus
KIEVAN RUSSIA, proper noun. Dated form of Kievan Rus.
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