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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The decision is a significant boost for Péter Magyar, who has been in office for less than three weeks after a landslide election victory over Viktor Orbán.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Magyar hopes the cash will help kickstart Hungary's flagging economy.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
In contrast to Orban, Magyar repeated his support for Ukraine's right to defend itself against Russian attacks, despite his country's longstanding disputes with Kyiv, including over the status of its Hungarian-speaking minority.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Besides Tusk, Magyar also met the country's nationalist president on Wednesday, Karol Nawrocki -- who travelled to Budapest to support Orban in the final days of the Hungarian election campaign.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
“I, of course, Magyar Maiden. I own the building.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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