Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cyrillic

noun

/sɪˈrɪlɪk/

Definition

A script used for writing various languages, primarily those of Slavic origin.

Examples

The Russian language uses the Cyrillic alphabet.
Many Eastern European countries utilize Cyrillic in their writing systems.
Learning to read Cyrillic can be challenging for those accustomed to the Latin alphabet.

Meaning

Cyrillic refers to a writing system that was developed in the First Bulgarian Empire and is used in a variety of languages, including Russian, Bulgarian, and Serbian.