Slavist2|ˈslɑːvɪst, ˈslævɪst| [f. Slav n. + -ist.] One skilled in the Slav languages and literature; a Slavonic scholar. 1863Reader 17 Oct. 444/3 The celebrated Slavist, Paul Safarik.1883Morfill Slavonic Lit. v. 115 Professor Jagić, of St. Petersburg, one of the most eminent of modern Slavists.