Silesian
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- noun
- /sɪˈliːʒən/
- As a proud Silesian, she enjoyed sharing the history and traditions of her homeland.
- Silesian Landwehr
- Silesian Regiment
- Silesian Hussar
Examples
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Krzaklewski's home, the Silesian coal country, is a deeply religious region whose miners are drawn to tradition and characterized by stubbornness.
Academic text (1998) -
He had been born in that narrow sliver of Silesian territory turned over to Poland in the peace treaties following the First World War.
Academic text (1998) -
Krzaklewski joined Solidarity in 1980 and helped organize its branch at the Silesian regional affiliate of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
Academic text (1998) -
Carlosinho is a 20-something year-old web 2.0 entrepreneur from Poland and a grad student at the Silesian University of Technology.
Blog text (13) -
Karol K. (@carlosinho) is a 20-something-year-old web 2.0 entrepreneur from Poland and a grad student at the Silesian University of Technology.
Blog text (8) -
During the festival, many Silesians showcased their cultural heritage through music and dance.
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The Silesians gathered to celebrate their unique customs and the rich diversity of their region.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Silesian for a person comes from Silesia (Polish Śląsk), so a Silesian is someone who was born in or belongs to that region.