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
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Etymology
Origin of Magyar
First recorded in 1790–1800; from Hungarian; the name of the most prominent of the seven original seminomadic tribes
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Magyar asks a contestant competing in “Deal or No Deal” after receiving the banker’s offer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Magyar, a 31-year-old Texan who grew up going on Carnival cruises, joined the company a decade ago as a member of the team that runs activities like bingo and karaoke.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Magyar goes months without seeing friends and family, including her husband, Joey Boyes, who also works as a Carnival cruise director.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
During the Halloween version of the “Love and Marriage” show inspired by “The Newlywed Game,” Magyar chose questions from a preapproved list.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
“I, of course, Magyar Maiden. I own the building.”
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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