Spetsnaz
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Etymology
From Russian спецна́з (specnáz), abbreviation of войска́ специа́льного назначе́ния (vojská speciálʹnovo naznačénija, “special purpose forces/troops”).
Noun
Spetsnaz pl (plural only)
- Special forces in Russia and other post-Soviet states.
Alternative forms
Translations
post-Soviet special forces
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