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bieżeństwo

//bjɛˈʐɛɲ.stfɔ//
Polishnoun

Definitions

  1. 1.
    forced migration of the mainly Orthodox population from the Russian Empire's western territories into the country during World War I

Synonyms & related words

Related words (1)
  • bieżeniec

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian бе́женство (béženstvo). First attested in 1925.

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