Slovenian

American  

[sloh-vee-nee-uhn] / sloʊˈvi ni ən /

Also Slovene

noun

1. one of a Slavic people dwelling in Slovenia.

2. a South Slavic language spoken in Slovenia.

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Slovenians or Slovenia.

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

Slovenian officials blame the secretive Israeli firm Black Cube for trying to manipulate Sunday’s vote in Slovenia.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some Slovenians view the visitors as a nuisance, causing queues and shortages for locals.

From BBC

Slovenian officials said they worked with European partners to identify Black Cube operatives who they say participated in the alleged plot to influence its election.

From The Wall Street Journal

Asia and Australia in particular depend on its hubs for passengers travelling to Europe and the US, said Slovenian travel agent Andrej Lenic.

From Barron's

Without the Slovenian's contributions off the bench, United would have lost at West Ham on 10 February and drawn with Everton on Monday on their first visit to Hill Dickinson Stadium.

From BBC