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Brodsky

Definition:

(noun) A surname of Ukrainian origin, commonly associated with the Russian poet Joseph Brodsky.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(noun) Joseph Brodsky - an influential Russian-American poet and essayist.

Example sentence: Although Joseph Brodsky faced persecution in his home country, he became a celebrated poet after immigrating to the United States.

Sense 2:

(noun) A surname of Eastern European origin.

Example sentence: Many individuals with the surname Brodsky can trace their ancestry back to Ukraine or Russia.

Usage:

Usage as a Proper Noun:

(proper noun) Brodsky - A last name often used to refer to individuals of Ukrainian or Russian descent.

Example sentence: Olga Brodsky is a talented violinist from Ukraine.

Usage as a Common Noun:

(common noun) brodsky - The term brodsky is not commonly used as a common noun.

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• Books by Joseph Brodsky
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