Slovenian

Also Slo·vene

[sloh-vee-nee-uhn]

noun

1. one of a Slavic people dwelling in Slovenia.

2. a South Slavic language spoken in Slovenia.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Slovenians or Slovenia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Slovenian¹

First recorded in 1880–85; from German Slowene, from Slovenian Slovệnec (noun), slovệnski (adjective), ultimately derivative of unattested Common Slavic slověninŭ Slav

Example Sentences

That followed a complaint by an Italian writer who had seen the 2022 Slovenian documentary film, Sarajevo Safari, which was the source of the allegations.

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The Slovenian had already wasted a couple of opportunities when he suffered an injury three minutes from time chasing down a long ball.

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The Slovenian interior and justice ministers resigned Sunday amid public outrage over the death of a man who was allegedly attacked by a member of the Roma community.

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But the Slovenian star remained engaged, even with a wrap around his midsection.

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The Slovenian star, acquired in a blockbuster trade last February, added 12 rebounds and nine assists.

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