Ukrainian has 5 different meanings across 3 categories:
Noun · Adjective · Proper Noun
the Slavic language spoken in the Ukraine
"She switched from English to Ukrainian when she arrived at the local market in Kyiv."
A person of Ukrainian ethnicity or a citizen of Ukraine.
"The volunteer from Kyiv is an energetic Ukrainian who helps refugees at the border."
In plain English: A Ukrainian is someone who was born in Ukraine, lives there now, and speaks its language as their main way of communicating with others.
"The Ukrainian helped our family move their furniture yesterday."
of or relating to or characteristic of Ukraine or its people or culture
"The volunteers gathered in a small Ukrainian village to celebrate their national holiday."
Relating to Ukraine or its people.
"The Ukrainian team celebrated their victory in the final match of the tournament."
In plain English: Something Ukrainian is related to Ukraine, its people, language, or culture.
"Many Ukrainian refugees are finding temporary shelter in neighboring countries."
The East Slavic language of Ukrainians, and the official language of Ukraine.
"Ukrainian is an East Slavic language that serves as the official tongue of Ukraine."
The word Ukrainian comes from the name Ukraine combined with the suffix -ian. This suffix indicates a person who belongs to or is related to that place.