Slovene
Britishadjective
noun
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Also: Slovenian. a South Slavonic language spoken in Slovenia, closely related to Croatian
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a native or inhabitant of Slovenia
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a speaker of Slovene
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Example Sentences
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Victoria Harrison has until the summer to become fluent in Slovene before taking up her post in the capital city, Ljubljana.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2024
The compromise result, said Slovene minister Joze Potgorsek who chaired the talks, “will allow us to maintain fish stocks at sustainable levels while also protecting the livelihoods of European fishing fleets.”
From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2021
The Slovene leads the Spanish league in fewest goals conceded with 20 in 37 games.
From Washington Times • May 15, 2018
He tried to say, “I love you” in Slovene to the crowd, and when it wasn’t getting the reaction he expected, he joked, “I’m sure I’m not pronouncing it right,” but kept on trying.
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2017
Maybe the Slovene Government was unwise, but they had scruples in removing a priest; and moreover, they had not given up the hope that these gentlemen would by and by change their opinions.
From The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 2 by Baerlein, Henry
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