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Definition of belarus

belarus

/ˌbɛl.əˈruːs/
Bel · a · rus
Adjective:Belarusian
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belarus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A landlocked country located in Eastern Europe, bordered by Russia to the east and northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest.

Example

"Minsk serves as the capital and largest city of Belarus, acting as the nation's political and economic center."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While formerly referred to in English as 'Belorussia' during the Soviet era, the official and standard modern name is 'Belarus'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the native name 'Беларусь' (Bielaruś), literally meaning 'White Rus' or 'White Ruthenia', combining the Slavic root 'biely' (white) and 'Rus' (the historical region inhabited by Eastern Slavs).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Belarus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/belarus
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