Milosevic
noun
Slobodan 1941–2006, Yugoslav and Serbian politician: president of Serbia 1989–97, president of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia 1997–2000, accused of war crimes 2001.
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Milošević
MiloševićnounSlobodan (ˈslɒbədæn). 1941–2006, Serbian politician, president of Serbia (1989–97) and of the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1997–2000). He supported ethnic cleansing in Bosnia-Herzegovina (1992–95) and Kosovo (1998–99). He was ousted in 2000 and brought to trial (2001) for war crimes; died in prison before the trial was concluded
Milosevic
American
[muh-loh-suh-vich]
/ məˈloʊ sə vɪtʃ /
noun
Milošević
British
/ miːlɒsɛˌvɪtʃ /
noun
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But the pressure mounted on him after Milosevic fell from power in 2000.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
A North Atlantic Treaty Organization bombing campaign and subsequent protests ousted Milosevic in 2000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
He points to Otpor, the Serbian pro-democracy protest movement that supported efforts to overthrow Yugoslav dictator Slobodan Milosevic in 2000 through pranks and street comedy.
From BBC ● Dec. 27, 2025
Recounting his own experiences with the student movement that, in the 1990s, resisted then-dictator Slobodan Milosevic, Popovic explains how jokes about ruling elites can make them look less invincible, while also puncturing widespread fear.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2025
When the match’s venue was moved to Belgrade, Slobodan Milosevic, the president of Serbia, met Bobby and Spassky and asked to be photographed with the two.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
He returned to Belgrade, enjoying the support and protection of President Slobodan Milošević.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
In Serbia, President Slobodan Milošević was toppled in 2000, a year after a North Atlantic Treaty Organization bombing campaign forced him to surrender control of Kosovo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 12, 2026
At Euro 2000, Milošević was the five-goal tournament joint top scorer playing for the FR Yugoslavia, which was the combined Serbia and Montenegro team.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 23, 2023
Ukraine is “the strongest” of the 12 teams in the playoff semifinals, Bosnia coach Savo Milošević said.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 23, 2023
They, too, initially evaded jurisdiction - Milošević initially remained in power, while Mladić and Karadžić went into hiding.
From Salon ● May 10, 2023
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