Slovakia

[sloh-vah-kee-uh, -vak-ee-uh]

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.

Slovakia

/ 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)

Slovakia

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.

Other Word Forms

• Slovakian adjective

Example Sentences

The 23-year-old has managed just one in his past six games for Newcastle but scored three goals in World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Slovakia during the recent international break.

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Several European countries, including Italy, France and Slovakia, have banned surrogacy.

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Two humiliating friendly results three months later – a goalless draw with Gibraltar and 4-0 thrashing by Slovakia – spelt the end for Page.

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After a campaign with highs such as the away win in Luxembourg and the Windsor Park dismantling of Slovakia, and the lows of the one-goal defeats by Germany and the Slovakians, O'Neill's outlook is positive.

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Germany took early control as they beat Slovakia 6-0 in Leipzig.

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