Herzegovina

American  

[her-tsuh-goh-vee-nuh] / ˌhɛr tsə goʊˈvi nə /

noun

1. a historic region in SE Europe: a former Turkish province; a part of Austria-Hungary 1878–1914; now part of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Herzegovina British  

/ ˌhɜːtsəɡəʊˈviːnə /

noun

1. a region in Bosnia-Herzegovina: originally under Austro-Hungarian rule; became part of the province of Bosnia-Herzegovina (1878), which was a constituent republic of Yugoslavia (1946–92)

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Other Word Forms

• Herzegovinian adjective

Example Sentences

Wales face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup play-off semi-final on Thursday before a potential final against Italy or Northern Ireland next week for a place in this summer's tournament.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Craig Bellamy's team thrashed North Macedonia 7-1 this week to set up a Football World Cup play-off against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

From Barron's • Nov. 20, 2025

Michael Gregoritsch bundled home a 77th-minute leveller to snatch a 1-1 draw for Austria against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which sealed Ralf Rangnick's team a first World Cup appearance in 28 years.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

In February, a Russian national suspected of coordinating acts of sabotage against Poland, the U.S. and other Western allies was deported from Bosnia and Herzegovina and arrested in Poland, according to Polish officials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

The greater warmth of the songs of Herzegovina and Montenegro is owing more to the sonorous language than to any superiority in melody.

From An Anthology of Jugoslav Poetry; Serbian Lyrics by Various