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Definition of zhukov
zhukov
/ˈʒuːkɒv/
Zhu · kov
Plural:Zhukovs
zhukov Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• noun
1
Georgy Konstantinovich Zhukov (1896–1974), a prominent Soviet general, Marshal of the Soviet Union, and Chief of the General Staff who led the Red Army through decisive campaigns on the Eastern Front during World War II.
Example
"Historians frequently analyze the strategic decisions made by Zhukov during the defense of Moscow and the capture of Berlin."
2
A town and the administrative center of Zhukovsky District in Kaluga Oblast, western Russia, renamed in 1996 in honor of Marshal Georgy Zhukov, who was born in a nearby village.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Zhukov. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/zhukov