Московия

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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Moscovia, which is in turn from Old East Slavic Московь (Moskovĭ) or Москъвь (Moskŭvĭ), 1st mentioned in the 12th century, a form of Москꙑ (Mosky). Doublet of Москва́ (Moskvá).

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Proper noun

Московия (1390 - 1530)

Моско́вия (Moskóvijaf inan (genitive Моско́вии, nominative plural Моско́вии, genitive plural Моско́вий, relational adjective моско́вский)

  1. (historical) Muscovy (Grand Duchy of Moscow).
  2. (derogatory, especially Ukraine) modern Russia.

Usage notes

  • The sense of "Russia" for this word is more often used in Ukraine, possibly referring to the original smaller size, younger history and the name, also implying that the names Russia and Rus were allegedly usurped by Moscow.

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