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ulus

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

plural of ulu

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, plural

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noun

Meaning 2

An administrative division of the Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia, similar to райо́н (rajón, “district”) in Russia proper.

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History

Etymology

From Russian улу́с (ulús), from Yakut улуус (uluus).

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: uluus — administrative division of Sakha Republic or medieval Turko-Mongolic khanates
  • Finnish: piiri — administrative division of Sakha Republic or medieval Turko-Mongolic khanates
  • Russian: улу́с (ulús) — administrative division of Sakha Republic or medieval Turko-Mongolic khanates
  • Yakut: улуус (uluus) — administrative division of Sakha Republic or medieval Turko-Mongolic khanates