Slovakia

[sloh-vah-kee-uh, -vak-ee-uh]

noun

a republic in central Europe: formerly a part of Czechoslovakia; under German protection 1939–45; independent since 1993. 18,931 sq. mi. (49,035 sq. km). Capital: Bratislava.

Also called Slovak Republic.Slovak Slo·ven·sko

[slaw-ven-skaw] /ˈslɔ vɛn skɔ/.

Related formsSlo·va·ki·an, adjective, noun

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Examples from the Web for slovakian

Contemporary Examples of slovakian

Slovakian police have arrested the jealous 24-year-old model accused of killing her former 48-year-old lover.
Alleged Murderer Shot Her Millionaire Ex and Escaped in Gold Hummer
Barbie Latza Nadeau
April 11, 2014

Historical Examples of slovakian

A cable from the Slovakian Ambassador had arrived a few hours later, denying her authenticity.
Astounding Stories of Super-Science, October, 1930
Various
In 1996, Hungarians were included in the Romanian government and in 1998 they made it to the Slovakian one.
After the Rain
Sam Vaknin
The reader will perceive that these Slovakian songs are rhymed.
Historical View of the Languages and Literature of the Slavic Nations
Therese Albertine Louise von Jacob Robinson

British Dictionary definitions for slovakian

Slovakian

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of Slovakia, its people, or the Slovak language

adjective

a native or inhabitant of Slovakia

Slovakia

noun

a country in central Europe: part of Hungary from the 11th century until 1918, when it united with Bohemia and Moravia to form Czechoslovakia; it became independent in 1993 and joined the EU in 2004. Official language: Slovak. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: koruna. Capital: Bratislava. Pop: 5 488 339 (2013 est). Area: 49 036 sq km (18 940 sq miles)

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slovakian in Culture

Slovakia

[(sluh-vah-kee-uh)]

Republic in central Europe, formed in 1993 out of the former Czechoslovakia. It is bounded on the west by Austria, on the northwest by The Czech Republic, on the north by Poland, on the east by Ukraine, and on the south by Hungary. Its capital is Bratislava.