Abrek

noun — 3 senses

noun

Etymology From Ossetian абрӕг (abræg, “robber”) via Russian абре́к (abrɛ́k).

Historical A North Caucasian highlander, a guerrilla fighter during Russian expansion in the North Caucasus in the 19th century.

A bandit, thug, a menacing looking man from the North Caucasus, especially if armed.

Ethnic, Offensive, Slur A North Caucasian (person from the North Caucasus).

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