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Meaning of Skoptsy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

  1. An underground religious movement in Russia, known for practising castration and mastectomy in accordance with their teachings. The movement was active to the mid 20th century.
    plural, plural-only
  2. The members of this movement. Singular form is Skopets
    plural, plural-only

Equivalents

Polski skopcy

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Skora Skoracki skoramis skordalia skort Skorupa

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