Slovenia

American  

[sloh-vee-nee-uh, -veen-yuh] / sloʊˈvi ni ə, -ˈvin jə /

noun

1. a republic in southeastern Europe: formerly part of Yugoslavia. 7,819 sq. mi. (20,250 sq. km). Ljubljana.

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Slovenia British  

/ sləʊˈviːnɪə /

noun

1. a republic in S central Europe: settled by the Slovenes in the 6th century; joined Yugoslavia in 1918 and became an autonomous republic in 1946; became fully independent in 1992 and joined the EU in 2004; rises over 2800 m (9000 ft) in the Julian Alps. Official language: Slovene. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: euro (replacing the tolar in 2007). Capital: Ljubljana. Pop: 1 992 690 (2013 est). Area: 20 251 sq km (7819 sq miles)

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Slovenia Cultural  

1. Republic in southeastern Europe at the top western corner of the Balkan Peninsula, bordered by Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the east and south, and the Adriatic Sea and Italy to the west. Its capital and largest city is Ljubljana.

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Often considered the most “European” of the former republics of Yugoslavia, Slovenia declared its independence in 1991. In the wake of this proclamation, Yugoslav troops attacked Slovenia, but without success.

Example Sentences

Froome belongs to the ages as the joint second-most successful Tour de France winner, on four wins with the current modern day legend Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

Before the week was out, he would also visit Slovenia, Poland, Turkey and Ukraine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

But viewing figures will inevitably shrink, with broadcasters in Spain, Slovenia and Ireland not airing any coverage.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

His wife, a former model who was born in Slovenia, is 56.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Bobby reluctantly agreed, and he was driven from Bled in Slovenia to Banja Luka in Bosnia for treatment at a large university hospital.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady