Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A country in southeastern Europe: Bosnia and Herzegovina is a sovereign state located on the Balkan Peninsula. It is known for its mountainous terrain and complex history, having been part of the Ottoman Empire and later the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
Usage
  • The proper noun "Bosnia and Herzegovina" is used to refer to the country as a single geopolitical entity. It is often used in formal, diplomatic, and geographical contexts.
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Advanced Usage
  • "Bosnia and Herzegovina's": The possessive form, used to indicate something belonging to the country.
    • Bosnia and Herzegovina's cultural heritage is incredibly diverse.
  • In some informal contexts, the country may be referred to simply as "Bosnia," though this usage can be considered imprecise as it does not acknowledge the Herzegovina region.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bosnian (adj): Relating to Bosnia and Herzegovina or its people.
    • She is a Bosnian artist.
  • Bosnian (n): A person from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
    • The Bosnians welcomed the visitors.
  • Herzegovinian (adj): Relating to the region of Herzegovina.
  • BiH: A common official abbreviation for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Synonyms
  • Bosnia: (Informal and potentially imprecise shorthand)
  • BiH: (Abbreviation)
Related Phrases
  • Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina: One of the two main political entities within the country.
  • Republika Srpska: The other main political entity within Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Noun
  1. a mountainous republic of south-central Europe; formerly part of the Ottoman Empire and then a part of Yugoslavia; voted for independence in 1992 but the mostly Serbian army of Yugoslavia refused to accept the vote and began ethnic cleansing in order to rid Bosnia of its Croats and Muslims

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