adjective
noun
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the language spoken in Serbia
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a native or inhabitant of Serbia
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a speaker of the Serbian language
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Usage
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Origin of Serbian
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During all this time, his reputation grew, his wartime leadership immortalised in murals around Republika Srpska -- the Serbian entity within Bosnia.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
The new Serbian regime delivered him to the International Court, with which it had formalised co-operation.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
At first, he led a life of luxury, pampered by the Serbian military, but the pressure on him mounted after Milosevic fell from power in 2000.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Once far behind, the Serbian star now holds the all-time records for Grand Slam titles, Masters 1000 titles and weeks at No. 1.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The Serbian government was dedicated to the idea of a “Greater Serbia” and to the liberation of all Serbs living under foreign rule.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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But the Serbians won the game with defense, holding the U.S. to just five goals in 14 extra-player opportunities and shutting the Americans out over the final 12:42.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2024
The Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, received a gift of fine cognac at the Élysée Palace in Paris and was cheered in Belgrade by Serbians waving Chinese flags, albeit most of them were bused-in government workers.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2024
Tens of thousands of Serbians protested on Monday, demanding better security, a ban on violent TV content and the resignation of key ministers, days after two mass shootings killed 17 people.
From Reuters ● May 9, 2023
It is illegal for Serbians to take part in conflicts abroad.
From BBC ● Jan. 19, 2023
The leading Serbians and numerous influential Jugo-Slav exiles from Austria-Hungary have indorsed Professor Salvemini's proposition, and a number of Italian Deputies and publicists have joined the movement.
From Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 by Various
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