👉 Slavs, also known as Slavic peoples or Slavic people, are a group of Eastern European ethnic groups that have historically inhabited parts of Europe and Asia. They are characterized by their distinctive language, culture, and traditions, including their use of Slavic languages, which are derived from the Latin language. The term "slav" is borrowed from the Old High German word "sylva," which means "tree." As a result, Slavs are often referred to as "tree people
