Magyar

[mag-yahr, mahg-, mo-dyor]

noun

1. a member of the ethnic group, of Finno-Ugric descent, that constitutes the majority of the population of Hungary.

2. Hungarian.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Magyars or their language; Hungarian.

Magyar

/ ˈmæɡjɑː /

noun

1. a member of the predominant ethnic group of Hungary, also found in NW Siberia

2. the Hungarian language

adjective

1. of or relating to the Magyars or their language

2. sewing of or relating to a style of sleeve cut in one piece with the bodice

Other Word Forms

• non-Magyar noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Magyar¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; from Hungarian; the name of the most prominent of the seven original seminomadic tribes

Example Sentences

Magyar, Orbán’s main rival in next year’s pivotal election, mocked him as a mafia boss, a Turkish sultan and Ali Baba with 40 thieves.

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But Magyar has given the public an alternative vision of repairing the homeland.

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Opinion polls suggest Magyar could oust Orban from power next April.

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For those bewildered by why so many Americans apparently voted against the values of liberal democracy, Balint Magyar has a useful formulation.

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Mr. Magyar is vague on specific policies beyond lambasting Mr. Orban and his cronies over corruption, particularly the misuse of billions of euros in European Union funding, and Hungary’s tilt toward Russia.

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