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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The US-backed pipeline between the Balkan nations plans to link Bosnia to Krk, and loop it into Europe's gas network.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
The Balkan nation has even pinned part of its bid to join the European Union on reviving the site -- with environmental benchmarks required for membership closely tied to the salina's health.
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Parts of the Balkan region were set to swelter Sunday with temperatures of 39C expected in parts of Serbia, North Macedonia, Bosnia and Montenegro.
From Barron's ● Jun. 28, 2026
Balkan countries are seeing extreme heat too, with up to 39C forecast in Serbia over the weekend.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 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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