Definitions:

1. Alphabet derived from the Greek alphabet and used for writing Slavic Languages. ADJECTIVE
   • The origins of the Cyrillic script can be traced back to the 9th century, attributed to Saint Cyril.
2. Refers to the alphabet used for writing several Slavic and non-Slavic languages, including Russian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Ukrainian, and others. ADJECTIVE
   • Russian is written using the Cyrillic alphabet, which contains 33 letters.
3. Type of alphabet developed in the 19th century to facilitate the translation of religious texts into Slavic languages, helping spread Christianity in Eastern Europe. ADJECTIVE
   • The Cyrillic alphabet was created to help Slavic people read religious texts in their native languages.

Synonyms:

• eastern european alphabet
• slavic script