anti-Russian

adjective

an·​ti-Rus·​sian ˌan-tē-ˈrə-shən How to pronounce anti-Russian (audio) ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-Russian (audio)
: opposed to or hostile toward Russia or the Russian people
Moreover, the republican leaderships that had wavered during the coup sought to protect themselves from Moscow's retribution by wrapping themselves in anti-Russian and nationalist flags …—Richard Sakwa

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Meanwhile, a host of anti-Russian countries came to Kyiv’s aid, most especially Poland and the Baltics. — Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026 But disappearing also wasn’t an option for the activist who raises money for Ukraine and who gained notoriety for his anti-Russian acts, including urinating on a Russian war memorial. — Emma Burrows, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026 In the 1990s, the organization’s mission shifted from an anti-Russian defense pact to promoting European regional security. — Carla Martinez MacHain, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026 In a wide-ranging interview with Fox News following the meeting, Zelenskyy detailed how Ukraine’s battlefield innovations, namely its anti-Russian drone systems, are influencing defense partnerships worldwide. — Matt Finn , Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-Russian

Word History

First Known Use

1747, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-Russian was in 1747

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“Anti-Russian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-Russian. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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