noun
mir
meer
noun
1
A self-governing peasant village community in Imperial Russia that jointly managed local farmland.
"Land in the mir was periodically redistributed among households."
How to Use Mir
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historical term for a traditional Russian farming community that shared and managed land collectively.
Word Forms
mirs plural, Mirs plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Russian мир (mir), a word that can mean "community," "world," or "peace" depending on context.