Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rurik
Proper Noun
RUR-ik

Definition
Rurik is a name associated with the founder of the Rurik dynasty in Eastern Europe, particularly in Russia.

Examples
- Rurik established the first grand princely dynasty in Kievan Rus.
- The Rurik dynasty played a crucial role in the development of early Russian statehood.

Meaning
Refers to both the historical figure who established a ruling dynasty and the lineage that followed.

Synonyms
- N/A (Rurik is a proper noun with no direct synonyms)