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Slavonia

American  
[sluh-voh-nee-uh] / sləˈvoʊ ni ə /

noun

  1. a historic region in N Croatia.


Slavonia British  
/ sləˈvəʊnɪə /

noun

  1. a region in Croatia, mainly between the Drava and Sava Rivers

"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

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As a native of Vinkovci in eastern Slavonia, the eastern-most portion of Croatia, bordering on the River Danube, Mr Hadzic was in political control of Serbs in towns like Dalj, Vukovar, Erdut and Ilok.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2011

His success not only in Croatia but in Dalmatia and Slavonia has alarmed the Government.

From Time Magazine Archive

His major objective is to recover the last sliver of his land not under his control, eastern Slavonia.

From Time Magazine Archive

In May they took back Western Slavonia, and it has been assumed that a major Croat offensive would begin this summer.

From Time Magazine Archive

He was also recognized as prince of Slavonia and duke of Troppau, but compelled to relinquish both titles five years later.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" by Various

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