Montenegro

American  

[mon-tuh-nee-groh, -neg-roh] / ˌmɒn təˈni groʊ, -ˈnɛg roʊ /

noun

1. a republic in S Europe since 2006: formerly a constituent republic of Yugoslavia, in the SW part (1918–2006); an independent kingdom 1878–1918. 6,333 sq. mi. (13,812 sq. km). Podgorica.

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Montenegro British  

/ ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡrəʊ /

noun

1. a republic in S central Europe, bordering on the Adriatic; declared a kingdom in 1910 and united with Serbia, Croatia, and other territories in 1918 to form Yugoslavia; remained united with Serbia as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia when the other Yugoslav constituent republics became independent in 1991–92; Union of Serbia and Montenegro formed in 2003 and dissolved 2006. Mainly mountainous. Language: Serbian (Montenegrin). Religion: Orthodox Christian majority. Currency: euro. Capital: Podgorica. Pop: 653 474 (2013 est). Area: 13 812 sq km (5387 sq miles)

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Other Word Forms

• Montenegrin
  adjective

Example Sentences

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Montenegro

"It has more variety than say Target," Montenegro said, praising the prices on staples like flour and fruit, though he noted he still prefers Trader Joe's.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

Ralph Montenegro, visiting Aldi for the first time, remained fiercely loyal to competitors.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

Wall was extradited from Montenegro, where he had fled to and lived during the investigation, according to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

In Albania, he was intrigued by growing tourism in a Mediterranean country that lacked the same high-end hotel infrastructure of its coastal neighbors of Greece and Montenegro.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

However, in Montenegro, on the Adriatic, one of the most beautiful spots in Europe, all was peace, joy, and entertainment on the night of September 1.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady