(historical) The state of Belarus when it was a member republic of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.

Nearest in place or position, having nothing similar intervening; adjoining. / (obsolete) Most direct, or shortest or nearest in distance or time.

(chess) A chess opening characterized by the moves 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6.

In Indian philosophy and theology, the final liberation of the soul or consciousness from samsara and the bringing to an end of all the suffering involved in being subject to the cycle of reincarna...