jugoslav

Ju·go·slav

J j

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [yoo-goh-slahv, -slav]
- /ˈyu goʊˌslɑv, -ˌslæv/
- /ˈjuː.ɡəʊ.ˈslɑːv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [yoo-goh-slahv, -slav]
- /ˈyu goʊˌslɑv, -ˌslæv/

Definitions of jugoslav word

noun jugoslav a native or inhabitant of the former country of Yugoslavia. 1
noun jugoslav a southern Slav; a member of the southern group of Slavic peoples. Compare Slav. 1
adjective jugoslav of or relating to the Yugoslavs. 1

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Origin of jugoslav

First appearance:

before 1850

One of the 32% newest English words

1850-55; earlier Jugo-Slav < German Jugoslawe < Serbo-Croatian Jugoslòvēn, Jugoslàvēn, equivalent to jȕg south + -o- -o- + Slovēn, Slavēn Slav

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Parts of speech for Jugoslav

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jugoslav popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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