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
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He is also the agent who recruited Slovenian model Melania Knauss, helping with her housing and immigration status; he claims he’s the one who introduced her to her future husband.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026
The usually reserved Slovenian superstar has always been a vocal leader on the court, but as he’s matured he has built chemistry with teammates off it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
Slovenian Roglic, who rides for Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, overtook Felix Gall in the standings after the Austrian came home in 25th position, 1:36 slower than his podium rival.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The Slovenian capital Ljubljana, to United, is the sort of city seasoned travelers want to see but couldn’t get to directly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 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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