Croatian
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Definition
Adjective:
- Of or relating to Croatia: Describes anything originating from, connected to, or characteristic of the country of Croatia.
- Of or relating to the Croatian people: Describes anything pertaining to the ethnic group native to Croatia.
- Of or relating to the Croatian language: Describes anything pertaining to the South Slavic language spoken in Croatia.
Noun:
- A native or inhabitant of Croatia: A person who is from Croatia.
- A member of the South Slavic people living in Croatia: Refers specifically to an individual belonging to the predominant ethnic group of Croatia.
- The South Slavic language of the Croats: The official language of Croatia, known as hrvatski.
Usage Examples
Adjective:
- We enjoyed traditional Croatian food on our holiday.
- The Croatian coastline along the Adriatic Sea is stunning.
- She is studying Croatian grammar.
Noun (Person):
- He is a Croatian who now lives abroad.
- Many Croatians are proud of their football team.
Noun (Language):
- Croatian uses the Latin alphabet.
- I can understand a few words of Croatian.
Advanced Usage
- "Croatian" in historical/ethnic contexts: The term is used to distinguish the people and culture from other South Slavic groups in the region.
- The Croatian identity has a long and distinct history.
Variants and Related Words
- Croat (noun): A synonym for a Croatian person. Often used in historical or formal contexts.
- The Croats settled in the region in the 7th century.
- Croatia (noun): The country itself.
Synonyms
- For the noun (person): Croat.
- For the language: Hrvatski (the native name for the Croatian language).
Related Phrases
- Croatian War of Independence: The war fought from 1991 to 1995.
- Croatian National Theatre: A famous cultural institution.
Adjective
- of or relating to or characteristic of Croatia or its people or language
- Croatian villages
Noun
- a member of the Slavic people living in Croatia