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Yugoslav

//ˈjuːɡəˌslɑːv// adj, name, noun

Definitions

Adjective

1
Of, relating to, or characteristic of Yugoslavia or Yugoslavs. historical
"Due to Greek objections, North Macedonia was often referred to as the "former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" for many years."

Adjective

1
of or relating to or characteristic of the former country of Yugoslavia or its people or languages wordnet

Proper Noun

1
Serbo-Croatian language dated, nonstandard
"He is an educated man, speaking English, French, Spanish, Yugoslav, Russian and German, and he saw service in the Army and understands espionage."

Noun

1
A native or inhabitant of Yugoslavia. historical
"He considered himself to be a Yugoslav first and foremost, regardless of his Croat and Serb ancestry."
2
a native or inhabitant of Yugoslavia wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Serbo-Croatian Jugoslàvēn ("Southern Slav"), influenced by Slav.

Etymology 2

From Serbo-Croatian Jugoslàvēn ("Southern Slav"), influenced by Slav.

Etymology 3

From Serbo-Croatian Jugoslàvēn ("Southern Slav"), influenced by Slav.

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