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English word origin

Etymology of Mir

Borrowed from Russian мир (mir, “peace”).

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
name

A Soviet, later Russian space station. · A male given name.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Russian мир (mir, “peace”).

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Alternative form of Mîr

name

A surname from Persian.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Persian مِیر (mīr, “commander; prince”).

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