Also Bulgar a native or inhabitant of Bulgaria.
a Slavic language, the language of Bulgaria. Bulg., Bulg
the official language of Bulgaria, belonging to the S Slavonic branch of the Indo-European family
a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Bulgaria
First recorded in 1545–55; Bulgari(a) + -an
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Dara was met by huge crowds as she returned to the Bulgarian capital, where she will play a key role in whatever the country plans for 2027.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Dara's success has given Bulgarian society a rare moment of unity in a fragmented country, stirring memories of 1994, when the national football team finished fourth in the World Cup.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
"You already hold first place in the heart of all of Bulgaria! You’re going to conquer Europe as well," Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova wrote on Facebook before the final.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
“Le Pont-Neuf Empaquete” is the latest project by Christo, the Bulgarian artist who is not constrained by small budgets or small minds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
“Harry Potter, you know,” he told the Bulgarian minister loudly, who was wearing splendid robes of black velvet trimmed with gold and didn’t seem to understand a word of English.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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