turgenev

tərˈɡɛnɪf

Definitions

1. noun

A Russian novelist, particularly known for his novels of Russian life, such as ‘Fathers and Sons’ and ‘On the Eve’.

“The professor was teaching a course on 19th-century Russian literature, with an emphasis on the works of Ivan Turgenev.”

Synonyms

  • Russian novelist
  • novelist

Antonyms

  • journalist
  • non-fiction writer