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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Dara was met by huge crowds as she returned to the Bulgarian capital, where she will play a key role in whatever the country plans for 2027.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
"This syndrome and all these things I'm trying to fight against are part of me," Dara told Bulgarian television station bTV in September.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
The singer was certainly able to count on the support of the large Bulgarian diaspora.
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
“Let’s go and have a look,” said Harry, pointing to a large patch of tents upheld, where the Bulgarian hag — white, green, and red — was Buttering in the breeze.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
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