Magyar
Americannoun
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a member of the ethnic group, of Finno-Ugric descent, that constitutes the majority of the population of Hungary.
adjective
noun
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a member of the predominant ethnic group of Hungary, also found in NW Siberia
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the Hungarian language
adjective
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of or relating to the Magyars or their language
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sewing of or relating to a style of sleeve cut in one piece with the bodice
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Magyar
First recorded in 1790–1800; from Hungarian; the name of the most prominent of the seven original seminomadic tribes
Example Sentences
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Since taking office in early May, the new Magyar government has lost no time attacking Orbán's legacy.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Last month, Magyar offered the nomination as president to chess legend Judit Polgar, but she declined after the prime minister faced mounting outrage for not consulting the public as promised.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
The outage deepens a pre-existing economic headache for Magyar, who is under pressure to reduce a fiscal deficit and boost growth after ousting long-serving premier Viktor Orbán in April.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
"According to current calculations... this could happen on Tuesday or Wednesday," Magyar told a press conference at the plant, which has already reduced output in recent days.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
“Bisguier also my second,” parroted Bobby, trying to duplicate Benko’s Magyar accent.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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