Macedonian

[ mas-i-doh-nee-uhn ]

/ ˌmæs ɪˈdoʊ ni ən /

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Macedonia.

a Slavic language of modern Macedonia.

an extinct language of ancient Macedonia, an Indo-European language of uncertain relationship within the Indo-European language family.

adjective

of or relating to Macedonia, its inhabitants, or their language.

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Origin of Macedonian

First recorded in 1550–60; Macedoni(a) + -an

Words nearby Macedonian

macebearer, Maced., macédoine, Macedon, Macedonia, Macedonian, Maceió, macer, maceral, macerate, maceration

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How to use Macedonian in a sentence

Greece has high hopes that the giant tomb now being excavated at Amphipolis contains one of these ancient Macedonian leaders.
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The Macedonian empire quickly cracked up, however, leaving behind multiple successor states under Greek-speaking royal families.
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Macedonian authorities have lodged an official complaint to the European Union, but the practice continues.
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Above Anchiale is situated Cyinda a fortress, where the Macedonian kings formerly kept their treasure.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume III (of 3)|Strabo

It is clear that both the Macedonian conquerors deemed Demosthenes their (p. 050) most powerful foe.
Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 3 of 8|Various
Their king Cothelas undertook to supply Philip with soldiers, and his daughter became the wife of the Macedonian.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8|Various
Alexander the Great, before transporting his forces into Asia, decided to make his power felt by the Macedonian dependencies.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8|Various
The next evening ships were seen near shore, and Decatur ordered the frigate Macedonian and two brigs to overhaul them.
Historic Adventures|Rupert S. Holland

British Dictionary definitions for Macedonian

Macedonian

/ (ˌmæsɪˈdəʊnɪən) /

adjective

of or relating to Macedonia, its inhabitants, or any of their languages or dialects

noun

a native or inhabitant of Macedonia

the language of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, belonging to the south Slavonic branch of the Indo-European family

an extinct language spoken in ancient Macedonia

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