No. 2,080 in Russian
мид
The Russian word "мид" is an abbreviation for "Министерство иностранных дел," meaning "Ministry of Foreign Affairs."
In a sentence
Мид России представил новую стратегию внешней политики.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs presented a new foreign policy strategy.
In this sentence, 'мид' refers to the abbreviation for 'Министерство иностранных дел' (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), used as a proper noun.
Работа в миде требует хорошего знания иностранных языков.
Working in MID requires a good knowledge of foreign languages.
Here, 'мид' is used informally to refer to the institution of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as a workplace or entity.
Дипломаты, работающие в миде, часто путешествуют.
Diplomats working in the MID often travel.
In this usage, 'мид' again represents the place or institution where diplomats are employed, and it is used as a general reference to the ministry.
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