Cyrillic

Pronunciation

• IPA: /səˈrɪ.lɪk/
• Hyphenation: Cy + ril + lic

Origin

From the name Cyril < Greek Κύριλλος ( Kýrillos) + -ic ("adjectival suffix"). Named after Saint Cyril, who devised a predecessor to Cyrillic script, the Glagolitic alphabet.

Full definition of Cyrillic

Adjective

1. Denoting an alphabet devised for writing the Old Church Slavonic liturgical language, and its adaptations used for several languages of Eastern Europe and Asia; of or relating to this writing system.

Proper noun

1. The Cyrillic alphabet or writing system.

Synonyms

• Cyrillic alphabet
• Cyrillic script