This is the 8748th most frequent Russian word.
пилат
"Пилат" in Russian typically refers to Pontius Pilate, a historical figure known for presiding over the trial of Jesus in biblical accounts.
Proper noun referring to a historical figure, Pontius Pilate.
Пилат был римским прокуратором.
Pilate was a Roman procurator.
Proper noun as a direct reference in a statement.
Он упомянул имя Пилат в своей речи.
He mentioned the name Pilate in his speech.
Historical usage in a direct quotation involving the figure Pilate.