jugoslav
/'ju:gou'slɑ:v/ Cách viết khác : (Jugoslavian) /'ju:gou'slɑ:vjən/
Definition
- Noun:
- A native or inhabitant of Yugoslavia: "Jugoslav" refers to a person who is from or lives in the former country of Yugoslavia.
Usage
- The word "Jugoslav" is a proper noun used to describe a person's nationality or origin in relation to the historical state of Yugoslavia. It is now considered dated, as the country no longer exists. Modern usage prefers terms related to the successor states (e.g., Serbian, Croatian, Bosnian, etc.).
Examples
- Noun:
- My grandfather was a Jugoslav who emigrated before the wars.
- The museum exhibit featured photographs of Jugoslavs from the mid-20th century.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in historical or academic contexts to discuss the people of the former Yugoslavia collectively.
- The policy aimed to create a unified identity for all Jugoslavs.
Variants and Related Words
- Jugoslavian (adj, n): An alternative form with the same meaning.
- The Jugoslavian coastline was beautiful.
- Yugoslav (adj, n): The more common modern spelling variant.
- He is a historian specializing in Yugoslav politics.
Synonyms
- Yugoslav: A person from Yugoslavia (preferred modern spelling).
Notes on Usage
- The term "Jugoslav" is an older spelling. The contemporary and more widely accepted spelling is Yugoslav. Both refer to the same historical nationality.
Noun
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a native or inhabitant of Yugoslavia
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