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 capital Ljubljana was declared the world's most crypto-friendly city in a report back in April, followed by Hong Kong and Zurich.

From BBC

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.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Barron's