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

A penalty shootout loss at the hands of Bosnia and Herzegovina meant that while 48 countries travel to the U.S.,

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Association said its "football community has lost another true football professional" with his passing.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

How strong this position had become was demonstrated during the crisis that arose after the revolution in Turkey and the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria in October 1908.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" by Various