Spetsnaz

English

Etymology

From Russian спецна́з (specnáz), abbreviation of войска́ специа́льного назначе́ния (vojská speciálʹnovo naznačénija, “special purpose forces/troops”).

Noun

Spetsnaz pl (plural only)

  1. Special forces in Russia and other post-Soviet states.

Alternative forms

Translations
post-Soviet special forces
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