Also Bulgar a native or inhabitant of Bulgaria.
a Slavic language, the language of Bulgaria. Bulg., Bulg
the official language of Bulgaria, belonging to the S Slavonic branch of the Indo-European family
a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Bulgaria
First recorded in 1545–55; Bulgari(a) + -an
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The force said the charged suspect, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is aged 17, white and of Bulgarian nationality.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Nearly three million Bulgarian nationals live outside the country, according to the foreign ministry.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
"I don't expect anything. And when presents come for me, I just hug them. And yeah, I'm really grateful," she told Bulgarian national TV after Thursday's semi-final.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
“Le Pont-Neuf Empaquete” is the latest project by Christo, the Bulgarian artist who is not constrained by small budgets or small minds.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
“Two penalties for Ireland!” shouted Bagman, and the Bulgarian crowd howled with anger.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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