Where does “Ruthenian” come from?
Ruthenian derives from English Ruthenia, Italian -ana, Spanish -ana, Latin -anus, and Proto-Italic -os, forming an adjectival suffix denoting belonging or relation to a place or people.
Ruthenian (English): A native or inhabitant of Ruthenia; a Ukrainian,...
Definitions
- A native or inhabitant of Ruthenia; a Ukrainian,...
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