Macedonia

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A historical region in the Balkan Peninsula: The ancient kingdom of Philip II and Alexander the Great, located in the southeastern Balkans. This region is now divided among the modern countries of North Macedonia, Greece, and Bulgaria. 2. A modern country in Southeastern Europe: A landlocked republic on the Balkan Peninsula, officially known as the Republic of North Macedonia. It achieved independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1991.

Usage Examples
  • Referring to the ancient region:
    • Alexander the Great was born in the kingdom of Macedonia.
    • The ancient borders of Macedonia extended beyond those of the modern state.
  • Referring to the modern country:
    • Macedonia is a member of the United Nations.
    • We traveled through Macedonia last summer.
Advanced Usage
  • "Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)": This was the provisional name used in many international organizations prior to the resolution of the naming dispute with Greece, which led to the official name "Republic of North Macedonia" in 2019.
    • For years, the country was referred to in diplomatic contexts as the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
Variants and Related Words
  • Macedonian (adjective): Of or relating to Macedonia or its people, culture, or language.
    • She studies Macedonian history.
  • Macedonian (noun): A person from Macedonia; the South Slavic language spoken in the Republic of North Macedonia.
    • He is a Macedonian.
    • She speaks fluent Macedonian.
Synonyms
  • North Macedonia: The official name of the modern country since 2019.
  • Ancient Macedon: A term sometimes used to refer specifically to the historical kingdom.
Notes on Different Meanings

It is critical to distinguish between the two primary meanings based on context: 1. The historical region is a geographical area spanning several modern nations. 2. The modern nation-state is a sovereign country with its capital in Skopje. The name dispute with Greece centered on the historical legacy implied by the name "Macedonia."

Noun
  1. the ancient kingdom of Philip II and Alexander the Great in the southeastern Balkans that is now divided among modern Macedonia and Greece and Bulgaria
  2. landlocked republic on the Balkan Peninsula; achieved independence from Yugoslavia in 1991

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