Magyar

American  

[mag-yahr, mahg-, mo-dyor] / ˈmæg yɑr, ˈmɑg-, ˈmɒ dyɒr /

noun

1. a member of the ethnic group, of Finno-Ugric descent, that constitutes the majority of the population of Hungary.

2. Hungarian.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Magyars or their language; Hungarian.

Magyar British  

/ ˈmæɡjɑː /

noun

1. a member of the predominant ethnic group of Hungary, also found in NW Siberia

2. the Hungarian language

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Magyars or their language

2. sewing of or relating to a style of sleeve cut in one piece with the bodice

Other Word Forms

• non-Magyar noun

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

Mr. Magyar won the election with a disciplined and energetic campaign.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Merz met Magyar earlier this year in Munich, and the new Hungarian leader will make Berlin one of first foreign destinations.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Just over two years later, Mr. Magyar and his Tisza party defeated Mr. Orbán, who has led Hungary for 16 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Magyar was clearly a man in demand among European leaders on Monday, after voters had swung behind his party in dramatic fashion on Sunday.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“I, of course, Magyar Maiden. I own the building.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole