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Serb

1 American  
[surb] / sɜrb /
Serb. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. Serbia.

  2. Serbian.


Serb British  
/ sɜːb /

noun

  1. another word for Serbian

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Usage

See See at Bosnian

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Etymology

Origin of Serb

C19: from Serbian Srb

Example Sentences

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Since the 1992-1995 war, Bosnia has remained split between its Serb and Bosniak-Croat entities, linked by weak central institutions.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

He announced his resignation Monday after a protracted power struggle with Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

However, that is to take nothing away from Croatia's Prizmic, who played bravely to overpower the Serb 2-6 6-2 6-4.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

A partial repeat vote held on Sunday to choose a successor to Bosnian Serb banned president Milorad Dodik confirmed the victory of his ally, the complete results showed.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

The Austrian ultimatum was delivered to the Serb capital, Belgrade, on July 23, 1914.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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