Bosnia

//ˈbɑz.ni.ə// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A geographic region of Bosnia and Herzegovina, consisting of the northern three fourths of the country.
  2. 2
    A country in southeast Europe; in full, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    "On behalf of many Bosnian war victims’ and survivors’ organizations in Bosnia and North America we urge you to end all contact and co-operation with Mr. Parenti without delay or hesitation."

Synonyms

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bosnia and herzegovina

Example

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"Yugoslavia says it's not responsible for the actions of Serbian militias in Bosnia which have killed thousands, ruined cities, and turned 1.3 million people into refugees over the last three months."

Etymology

From the name of the river Bosna.

Related phrases

Bosnia and Herzegovinabosnia and herzegovina

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