khlyst

Khlyst

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klist]
- /klɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klist]
- /klɪst/

Definition of khlyst word

noun plural khlyst a member of a rigorously ascetic Russian sect originating in the 17th century and believing that each successive leader of the sect was an incarnation of Christ. 1

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Origin of khlyst

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < Russian: literally, whip

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Parts of speech for Khlyst

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

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khlyst popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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