Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slavist
Noun
/ˈslævɪst/

Definition
A person who studies or advocates for the languages, cultures, or peoples of Slavic countries.

Examples
- The slavist presented her research at the international conference on Eastern European culture.
- He has a deep appreciation for the works of famous slavists throughout history.

Meaning
A slavist is often involved in the academic study of Slavic languages and literature, as well as the history and cultural practices of Slavic nations.

Synonyms
- Slavic scholar
- Slavicist
- Russianist