Synonyms for

Mir

Verb / mɪr / Another word for mir — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a village or community in Russia

Synonyms & similar words

village community hamlet settlement township neighborhood countryside locale district province region territory zone division sector enclave precinct quarter

Synonyms by register

Formal

peacefulness serenity tranquility calm

Informal

chill peace out zen calmness

Literary

halcyon bucolic pastoral

Antonyms

peace harmony accord agreement tranquility calmness

Common collocations

  • world peace
  • peace of mind
  • inner peace
  • peace treaty
  • peace talks
  • peace and quiet
  • peace movement

Word family

noun peace
verb appease
adjective peaceful
adverb peacefully

Usage note

While 'mir' is a Russian word for peace, in English it is rarely used as a standalone word. It is more commonly encountered in phrases or as part of proper nouns.

Example sentences

  1. The mir was located on the outskirts of Moscow.
  2. The people in the mir were very friendly.
  3. My great-grandparents lived in a mir in Russia.
  4. The mir's economy was mostly based on agriculture.
  5. The mir had a small school for the children.

Quotes

  • "Mir was the name of a feudal community in Russia from the 15th to the 19th century."
  • "Mir is a Russian word meaning both 'peace' and 'world'."
  • "The mir was a small, self-governing community in pre-revolutionary Russia."

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