Balkan
- noun
- /ˈbɔlkən/
:
balcánico
- After moving to London, he still felt proud of being a Balkan.
Examples
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A Balkan traveler shared stories of their journey.
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Many Balkans celebrate their diverse traditions and history.
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The festival brought together Balkan musicians from different countries.
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Many Balkans have rich cultural traditions.
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She is proud to identify as a Balkan woman, embracing her heritage.
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The Balkan people are known for their hospitality and vibrant culture.
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During the meeting, the Balkan representatives discussed their shared history.
Compounds
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Two wars in 1912 and 1913 in southeastern Europe that took almost all Ottoman land there
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A large peninsula in southeastern Europe that includes countries like Greece and Bulgaria
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A country in southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, for example Albania or Greece
A long group of mountains in Bulgaria that runs from Serbia to the Black Sea
Surface Forms
Etymology
Balkan comes from a Turkish word that meant 'wooded mountain' or 'mountain range'. Because the region was named for those mountains, a Balkan is a person from that area.