Crimean

adjective

Cri·​me·​an krī-ˈmē-ən How to pronounce Crimean (audio)
krə-
: of, relating to, or originating in Crimea, a peninsula in southeastern Europe extending into the Black Sea
Crimean noun
plural Crimeans

Examples of Crimean in a Sentence

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In the first years of the war, Ukraine targeted Russia’s naval headquarters in Sevastopol, drove its warships from Crimean ports and turned the peninsula’s waters into a hunting ground. — Marc Santora, New York Times, 4 July 2026 The Crimean peninsula, which Russia annexed in 2014, has suffered particularly from heavy strikes, causing local authorities to suspend gasoline sales to civilians. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 Since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion in 2022, following his covert invasions of Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula and eastern regions in 2014, Russian forces have captured roughly 12% of Ukraine’s territory. — Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for Crimean

Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Crimean was in 1679

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“Crimean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Crimean. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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