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Jugoslav

Jugoslav

9.4
A person from Yugoslavia, especially in the past
  • noun
  • /ˈjuːɡəˌslɑːv/
  • Archaic
translation icon : yugoslavo
  • The Jugoslav people have a rich cultural heritage.

Examples

  • Her grandfather was a proud Jugoslav who moved to England after the war.

  • A delegation of Jugoslavs attended the international conference in 1952.

  • In the 1970s, many Jugoslav artists gained recognition across Europe.

  • Many Jugoslavs emigrated to other countries after the war.

  • In the 1990s, many Jugoslavs faced significant challenges as the country underwent drastic changes.

  • My grandfather was a true Jugoslav, having lived in the region before the breakup of Yugoslavia.

  • The Jugoslav basketball team was once famous for its skill and teamwork during international competitions.

Synonyms

Yugoslav
vsJugoslav
3 6.3

A person from the former country Yugoslavia

is used mainly in historical contexts rather than general modern usage
Yugoslavian
vsJugoslav
1 5.2

A person from the former country Yugoslavia

is used more as a historical term than a neutral name
Jugoslavian
vsJugoslav
  • Literature
6.8

A person from the former country Yugoslavia

is mainly a historical label rather than a current everyday term

Surface Forms

Jugoslav singular
Jugoslavs plural

Etymology

Jugoslav comes from Slavic parts jug meaning 'south' and Slav meaning 'Slavic people'. So it literally means 'a South Slav' and was used to name someone from Yugoslavia.