Bulgarian
Americannoun
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Also Bulgar a native or inhabitant of Bulgaria.
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a Slavic language, the language of Bulgaria. Bulg., Bulg
adjective
adjective
noun
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the official language of Bulgaria, belonging to the S Slavonic branch of the Indo-European family
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a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Bulgaria
Other Word Forms
- anti-Bulgarian adjective
- pro-Bulgarian adjective
- pseudo-Bulgarian adjective
Etymology
Origin of Bulgarian
First recorded in 1545–55; Bulgari(a) + -an
Example Sentences
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“The playing conditions here are terrible,” the Bulgarian said in his postmatch on-court comments after notching a win.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026
As Ludogorets celebrated becoming Bulgarian champions once again last summer, history reared into view - only Tafea, from the South Pacific archipelago of Vanuatu, could top their 14 successive titles.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Shortly after taking bronze in the parallel giant slalom Sunday, Bulgarian snowboarder Tervel Zamfirov was running when the medal detached from the lanyard.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
The man expected to represent the US-backed Board of Peace in Gaza, Bulgarian politician and diplomat Nickolay Mladenov, has in recent days already held meetings with Israeli and Palestinian officials.
From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026
Though Ron purchased a dancing shamrock hat and a large green rosette, he also bought a small figure of Viktor Krum, the Bulgarian Seeker.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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