Slovenian
Americannoun
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one of a Slavic people dwelling in Slovenia.
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a South Slavic language spoken in Slovenia.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of Slovenian
First recorded in 1880–85; from German Slowene, from Slovenian Slovệnec (noun), slovệnski (adjective), ultimately derivative of unattested Common Slavic slověninŭ Slav
Example Sentences
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The team is now moving forward with a lineup spearheaded by 27-year-old Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic, who posted on X that he was eager to meet the Lakers' new owners.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Pogacar, the rarely beaten 27-year-old Slovenian, is widely regarded now as cycling's greatest of all time.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The peloton’s ne plus ultra, the increasingly-presumed GOAT, the Slovenian once more ignited the last day by launching ferocious attacks and turning a quiet celebratory ride into glorious mayhem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Slovenian rider Matej Mohoric, meanwhile, complained that he had to be dragged out of bed at 5 a.m., while France’s young prospect Paul Seixas was tested at a more reasonable hour.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
A particularly ancient find was a flute made of bear bone, discovered in a Slovenian cave in 1995, which was dated at roughly 41,000 bc.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
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