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derussify

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To remove Russian influence or render someone or something less Russian.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: Russify

History

Etymology

From de- + Russify.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 去俄化 (qù'éhuà, qù'èhuà) — to remove Russian influence or render someone or something less Russian
  • Hungarian: orosztalanít — to remove Russian influence or render someone or something less Russian