Slavonic

Slavonic
1. noun /sləˈvɒn.ɪk/
a) A branch of the Indo-European family of languages, usually divided into three subbranches:
b) The unrecorded ancient language from which all of these languages developed.
2. adjective /sləˈvɒn.ɪk/
a) Of, denoting, or relating to the people who speak these languages.
b) Of, denoting, or relating to Slavonia and its inhabitants.

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