Slovakia

American  

[sloh-vah-kee-uh, -vak-ee-uh] / sloʊˈvɑ ki ə, -ˈvæk i ə /

noun

1. a republic in central Europe: formerly a part of Czechoslovakia; under German protection 1939–45; independent since 1993. 18,931 sq. mi. (49,035 sq. km). Bratislava.

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Slovakia British  

/ sləʊˈvækɪə /

noun

1. a country in central Europe: part of Hungary from the 11th century until 1918, when it united with Bohemia and Moravia to form Czechoslovakia; it became independent in 1993 and joined the EU in 2004. Official language: Slovak. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: koruna. Capital: Bratislava. Pop: 5 488 339 (2013 est). Area: 49 036 sq km (18 940 sq miles)

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Slovakia Cultural  

1. Republic in central Europe, formed in 1993 out of the former Czechoslovakia. It is bounded on the west by Austria, on the northwest by The Czech Republic, on the north by Poland, on the east by Ukraine, and on the south by Hungary. Its capital is Bratislava.

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Other Word Forms

• Slovakian
  adjective

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Example Sentences

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Slovakia

The European Commission—the EU’s executive arm—said Tuesday that the sale fully addresses officials’ earlier concerns that the deal could hinder competition in tampon markets in Czech Republic, Estonia, and Slovakia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

At the Fonda, Adéla recounted moving here from her native Slovakia and working alongside the show’s other contestants to “try to become pop stars together,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Slovakia is understood to have pressed for Usmanov's name to removed initially, and France then backed the move, highlighting national security concerns.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Itauma was born in Slovakia to a Nigerian father and a Slovak mother before moving to Kent as a young child.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

Slovakia:   Slovakia continues the difficult transition from a   centrally planned economy to a modern market economy.

From The 2001 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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