Serbian

American  

[sur-bee-uhn] / ˈsɜr bi ən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Serbia, its inhabitants, or their language.

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noun

• Serbians
  plural

1. a native or inhabitant of Serbia, especially one of the Slavic peoples inhabiting it.

2. Serbo-Croatian, especially as spoken and written in Serbia.

Serbian British  

/ ˈsɜːbɪən /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Serbia, its people, or their language (formerly regarded as a dialect of Serbo-Croat)

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noun

1. the language spoken in Serbia

2. 1. a native or inhabitant of Serbia

   2. a speaker of the Serbian language

Usage

See See at Bosnian

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• pseudo-Serbian
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• Serbians
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of Serbian

First recorded in 1860–65; Serb + -ian

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Example Sentences

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Serbian Serbians

Serbian authorities subsequently arrested seven suspects, including a dual Russian-Serbian citizen, accused of belonging to an organized group that procured and stored explosives and drones before shipping them into EU countries, Serbian prosecutors said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

“He likes to lick toes,” said Ivana Vasić, Foxy’s owner and the French importer of King’s Choice, a Serbian dog beverage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

The 39-year-old Serbian triumphed 4-6 6-4 6-4 against world number two Zverev and will play Daniil Medvedev in the last four.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

O'Shea admitted it was a "difficult" and "unusual" situation for the players, who will also face Israel in the Republic of Ireland's 'home' game in the Serbian town of Backa Topola on 4 October.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

The Serbian government was dedicated to the idea of a “Greater Serbia” and to the liberation of all Serbs living under foreign rule.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

But the Serbians won the game with defense, holding the U.S. to just five goals in 14 extra-player opportunities and shutting the Americans out over the final 12:42.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2024

The Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, received a gift of fine cognac at the Élysée Palace in Paris and was cheered in Belgrade by Serbians waving Chinese flags, albeit most of them were bused-in government workers.

From New York Times ● May 10, 2024

And Serbians with family ties to Kosovo are particularly keen to ensure that Serbia's policy of non-recognition continues.

From BBC ● May 31, 2023

Tens of thousands of Serbians protested on Monday, demanding better security, a ban on violent TV content and the resignation of key ministers, days after two mass shootings killed 17 people.

From Reuters ● May 9, 2023

The Serbians had fought desperately, but they could not stand before the mass of artillery brought against them.

From The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) by James Edward Parrott

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