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Noun cyrillic alphabet has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebCyrillic AlphabetDescription:The Cyrillic alphabet is a writing system used for various languages in Eastern Europe and Asia. It was developed during the 9th century AD in Bulgaria and is named after the Byzantine scholar Saint Cyril. The alphabet is based on the Greek alphabet and has been adapted to represent the phonetic sounds of numerous Slavic and non-Slavic languages. Senses:Sense 1:Referring to the script or system of writing used in a number of languages, such as Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Macedonian, and many others. Sample Sentence: Learning to write in the Cyrillic alphabet is essential for anyone studying Russian. Related Products on Amazon: Cyrillic Alphabet Books Sense 2:Denoting or relating to the culture, language, or people using the Cyrillic alphabet. Sample Sentence: The Cyrillic alphabet distinguishes Russian from other Slavic languages. Related Products on Amazon: Russian Culture Books Sense 3:Referring to something written or printed with Cyrillic characters. Sample Sentence: I couldn't understand the sign because it was in Cyrillic. Related Products on Amazon: Cyrillic Alphabet Posters Note: The Amazon links provided above are for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect actual search results. | ||||
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