Estonian
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- noun
- /ɛˈstoʊniən/
- Skype was invented by Estonians, and there is a lot of entrepreneurship happening here.
- ethnic Estonians
- Estonians and Russians
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Watch on YouTubeAnd this card is now compulsory for all, all the Estonians.
- And this card is now compulsory for all, all the Estonians.
- Two kinds of belligerent Russians let's Finns, Estonians and Lithuanians.
- And by that I mean I can't move to, you know, Estonian and say I'm an Estonian and I let you know.
- So NATO shills like please don't come after me, but and I'm look, Estonian Estonians like NATO.
Examples
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She is Estonian.
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There are three processes: 1) integration in Estonian society; 2) Estonia into Europe; and 3) integrating Estonians with non-Estonians.
Academic text (2008) -
Today there is a stream of Estonians in Finland.
Blog text (34) -
Today, heating alone can account for up to one-third of an average Estonian's salary.
Academic text (1996) -
I had no idea Estonians invented Skype or were so technology-driven.
Blog text (16) -
The Estonians, however, did not view the Russians positively; according to Street, the Estonians wanted the Russians to be their most distant neighbors.
Academic text (2001) -
On average, the Russians viewed the Estonians in a positive light—almost as positively as they viewed themselves.
Academic text (2001) -
Most ethnic Russians moved to Estonia during the Soviet occupation (1945-1990), when Estonians felt threatened politically and culturally.
Academic text (2001) -
Many Estonians take pride in their rich cultural heritage and traditions.
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As an Estonian, she enjoys celebrating Midsummer with her family.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Estonian for a person comes from the native name Eesti, the name people use for their country and themselves. So, an Estonian is someone 'from Estonia' or of Estonian descent.