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Rusa

Rusa

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A name for several kings of ancient Urartu
  • proper noun
: Rusa
  • Several kings named Rusa governed the ancient kingdom of Urartu from the 9th to 7th centuries BCE.
  • Rusa president
  • Rusa Task
  • Association (Rusa)

Examples

  • The kingdom of Urartu, known for its wealth and military strength, was once ruled by king Rusa.

  • Rusa was a powerful king during the ancient times when Rusa flourished in the Armenian Highlands.

  • Please tell us where RUSA should put its focus moving forward.

    Academic text (2014)

  • We are considering a new kind of community within RUSA, called Interest Groups.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Most of the business of RUSA, however, should continue to be located separately.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Plan fun networking activities such as the Book and Media Awards and the RUSA Social.

    Academic text (2012)

  • If you are new to RUSA, you might find the committees in the sections to be the most interesting.

    Academic text (2012)

  • I want to thank everyone who will be contributing to the strategic planning process and taking RUSA forward.

    Academic text (2014)

  • Let's look at what's happening within RUSA that is taking us forward into strategic planning.

    Academic text (2014)

  • I do have one more resource to highlight, especially for RUSA members who work at academic libraries.

    Academic text (2015)

Surface Forms

Rusa main

Etymology

The name Rusa belonged to several kings of ancient Urartu in the Armenian Highlands. A helpful way to remember Rusa is to think of it as a royal name, like 'ruler', because it marks those ancient kings.