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serbia

A map shows the historical region of Serbia in central and northern Yugoslavia.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A country in southeastern Europe: Serbia is a sovereign state located in the Balkans region of southeastern Europe. It is a landlocked country.
    • A historical and geographical region: Historically, Serbia refers to a region in the central and northern parts of the former Yugoslavia, traditionally inhabited by Serbs.
Usage
  • As a geographical/political entity:
    • Serbia is a candidate for membership in the European Union.
    • Belgrade is the capital city of Serbia.
  • Referring to its historical context:
    • The medieval kingdom of Serbia was a significant power in the Balkans.
    • Serbs have lived in the region of Serbia since the 6th and 7th centuries.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Republic of Serbia": The official name of the country.
    • The Republic of Serbia was one of the six constituent republics of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
  • Used in geopolitical and historical discussions.
    • The history of Serbia in the 20th century is complex and intertwined with that of the broader Balkans.
Variants and Related Words
  • Serbian (adjective): Of or relating to Serbia, its people, or their language.
    • She is studying Serbian history and culture.
  • Serbian (noun): A native or inhabitant of Serbia; the South Slavic language spoken primarily in Serbia.
    • He is a Serbian from Novi Sad.
    • She speaks fluent Serbian.
  • Serb (noun): A member of the South Slavic people who are the principal ethnic group of Serbia.
    • The Serbs have a rich cultural heritage.
Synonyms
  • Republic of Serbia: Official synonym.
  • (Historical context) Servia: An archaic English spelling for Serbia.
Related Phrases
  • Central Serbia: A term sometimes used to refer to the region of Serbia proper, excluding the autonomous provinces.
  • Serbia and Montenegro: The name of the state union that existed from 2003 to 2006, of which Serbia was a part.
serbia

A map shows the historical region of Serbia in central and northern Yugoslavia.

Noun
  1. a historical region in central and northern Yugoslavia; Serbs settled the region in the 6th and 7th centuries