Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mir

noun

/mɪr/

Definition

A term used to express a Russian word meaning ‘peace’ or ‘world’.

Examples

After years of conflict, the leaders agreed on a treaty to establish mir in their region.
The villagers lived in a state of mir, helping each other and working together.

Meaning

In Russian, ‘mir’ can refer to both the concept of global peace and the idea of community or society. It embodies the notion of harmony and coexistence among individuals.