Russianism
/ˈrʌʃ(ə)nɪz(ə)m/ /ˈrʌʃənɪz(ə)m/noun
1A characteristically Russian word, phrase, or idiom, especially when used in another language.
2As a mass noun: the use of Russianisms or Russianized language.
3Attachment to or support for Russia and Russian political or cultural ascendancy.
4Russian character, spirit, or quality.
5A Russian characteristic or custom.
6Soviet communism as practised by the Russians.
Origin
Early 19th century. From Russian + -ism. Compare slightly later Russism and the foreign-language nouns cited at that entry.
- ring modulator
- ring mold
- ring-money
- ring mould
- ring mountain
- ring nebula
- ringneck
- ring-neck dove
- ring-neck duck
- ring-necked
- ring-necked dove
- ring-necked duck
- ring-necked parakeet
- ring-necked parrot
- ring-necked pheasant
- ring-necked plover
- ring-necked snake
- ring-neck parakeet
- ring-neck parrot
- ring-neck pheasant
- ring-neck snake
- ring net
- ring-netter
- ringoal
- ringocandy