Serbian

noun

Ser·​bi·​an ˈsər-bē-ən How to pronounce Serbian (audio)
1
2
: a south Slavic language spoken by the Serbian people
Serbian adjective

Examples of Serbian in a Sentence

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The 26-year-old Serbian was constantly marshalling the back four, pointing, cajoling and offering instructions. Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 25 Aug. 2024 Pickup is from noon to 5 p.m. Nov. 27 at the bakery, 9211 W. Center St. Old Town Serbian Gourmet Restaurant: Dine-in from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and order from the full menu and from the Thanksgiving day menu specials. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024 Based on a real-life massacre in 1993 where Bosnian Muslims were removed from a train by the Serbian White Eagles, the story follows the one individual who attempted to stand up to the paramilitary group. Karen Idelson, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024 The Serbian is last man standing for the old order. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Serbian 

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Serbian was in 1848

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“Serbian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Serbian. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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Serbian

noun
Ser·​bi·​an ˈsər-bē-ən How to pronounce Serbian (audio)
1
2
: a Slavic language spoken by the people of Serbia
Serbian adjective
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