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Balkan

American

[bawl-kuhn] / ˈbɔl kən /

adjective

pertaining to the Balkan States or their inhabitants.
pertaining to the Balkan Peninsula.
pertaining to the Balkan Mountains.

noun

the Balkans. Balkan States.

Balkan British

/ ˈbɔːlkən /

adjective

of, denoting, or relating to the Balkan States or their inhabitants, the Balkan Peninsula, or the Balkan Mountains

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Etymology

Origin of Balkan

First recorded in 1825–35

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Balkan

Balkan countries are seeing extreme heat too, with up to 39C forecast in Serbia over the weekend.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

But their footballing reputation is now so established the Balkan nation are benefiting from a diaspora wanting to pull on the red and white checked shirt.

From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026

But in recent days, an investigation focusing on the acquisition of the land for the project and alleged money laundering has shaken the Balkan nation.

From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026

Sanchez denied having any links to the alleged scheme as he attended an EU summit with Balkan leaders in Montenegro on Friday.

From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026

The Balkan war was then at its height, during what was called the Yugoslav Era of Disintegration.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

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