Phrase guide

Little Russianness

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

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noun

Meaning 1

An identity or attitude associated with Little Russia, favouring Russian culture and practices over Ukrainian ones.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

From Little Russian + -ness.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: małoruskość — identity or attitude associated with Little Russia
  • Polish: małorosyjskość — identity or attitude associated with Little Russia
  • Ukrainian: малоросі́йство (malorosíjstvo) — identity or attitude associated with Little Russia
  • Ukrainian: малоросі́йщина (malorosíjščyna) — identity or attitude associated with Little Russia