Serbism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A linguistic feature of Serbian language, especially a Serbian idiom or phrasing that appears in some other language. countable
  2. 2
    An attitude, custom, or other feature that is characteristic for Serbs. uncountable, usually
  3. 3
    Esteem for and emulation of cultural and ethnic heritage of Serbs. uncountable, usually
  4. 4
    Nationalistic ideology declaring that being a Serb should be the highest cultural or political priority. uncountable

    "In the meantime, Serb professors and diplomats were affirming the integral Serbism of Bulgarian Macedonia, and thus peacefully paving the way for war."

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"In the meantime, Serb professors and diplomats were affirming the integral Serbism of Bulgarian Macedonia, and thus peacefully paving the way for war."

Etymology

From Serb + -ism.

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