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Old Church Slavonic

Definition:

Old Church Slavonic is the oldest known Slavic language, used primarily by early Slavic Christians for religious purposes. It served as the liturgical and literary language of the Slavic peoples from the 9th to the 12th century.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun - Old Church Slavonic
• Adjective - Old Church Slavonic

Senses:

Noun:

1. The oldest known Slavic language used by early Slavic Christians for religious purposes, serving as the liturgical and literary language of the Slavic peoples from the 9th to the 12th century.

2. Texts or manuscripts written in the Old Church Slavonic language.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or characteristic of the Old Church Slavonic language or its literature.

2. Relating to the historical period when Old Church Slavonic was in use.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. The translation of this ancient manuscript from Old Church Slavonic revealed valuable insights into early Slavic culture.
2. Studying Old Church Slavonic texts can provide a fascinating window into the linguistic development of Slavic languages.

Adjective:

1. The Old Church Slavonic alphabet, known as Glagolitic, played a crucial role in disseminating Christianity among Slavic peoples.
2. During the reign of the Bulgarian Empire, Old Church Slavonic flourished as a literary language.

Related Products:

Old Church Slavonic Language Books

Slavic Manuscripts