Rumelia

or Rou·me·li·a

[ roo-mee-lee-uh, -meel-yuh ]

noun

1. a division of the former Turkish Empire, in the Balkan Peninsula: included Albania, Macedonia, and Thrace.
2. Eastern, a former autonomous province within this division: later became S Bulgaria.

Rumelia

/ ruːˈmiːlɪə /

noun

1. history the possessions of the Ottoman Empire in the Balkan peninsula: including Macedonia, Albania, Thrace, and an autonomous province ( Eastern Rumelia ) ceded in 1885 to Bulgaria

Example Sentences

With the exception of the union of Eastern Rumelia with Bulgaria, there had been no changes during those twenty-nine years.

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The Padishah assures thee through me of his grace and favour, and of his own good pleasure appoints thee Beglerbeg of Rumelia.

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But at any rate the union with Eastern Rumelia was accomplished and remained a fact.

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The best sheep are found in the district of Karnobat in Eastern Rumelia.

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No forests exist on the island; all wood is brought from the coast of Rumelia or from Thasos.

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