Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rus

noun

/rʌs/

Definition

A term used to refer to a group of East Slavic tribes and the medieval state they formed, primarily in the region that is now Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.

Examples

The Rus established trade routes between the Baltic and Black seas.
Many historians believe that the word ‘Russia’ is derived from the term Rus.
The primary source of knowledge about the early Rus comes from sagas and chronicles.

Meaning

The historical term ‘Rus’ is associated with the early formation of the Russian state and culture, often linked to the Vikings who settled in these areas.