Balkan
Americanadjective
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pertaining to the Balkan States or their inhabitants.
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pertaining to the Balkan Peninsula.
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pertaining to the Balkan Mountains.
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Balkan
First recorded in 1825–35
Example Sentences
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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
His Balkan nation is among those bidding to become an EU member state.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Since the war began, both Ukraine and Moldova have joined the queue of countries seeking accession alongside Balkan hopefuls: Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia.
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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