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

“We will build a country where no one will suffer a disadvantage because of their political opinion,” said Magyar, a 44-year-old dressed in a hoodie and Adidas sneakers.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We will re-build this country together, brick by brick," Magyar repeats.

From BBC

Opinion polls suggest Magyar could oust Orban from power next April.

From BBC

“They wanted to push the whole scandal on to my former wife and the president and away from the prime minister,” Mr. Magyar said.

From New York Times

Magyar later denied the claims in a separate post on Facebook.

From Seattle Times