Montenegro

American  

[mon-tuh-nee-groh, -neg-roh] / ˌmɒn təˈni groʊ, -ˈnɛg roʊ /

noun

1. a republic in S Europe since 2006: formerly a constituent republic of Yugoslavia, in the SW part (1918–2006); an independent kingdom 1878–1918. 6,333 sq. mi. (13,812 sq. km). Podgorica.

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Montenegro British  

/ ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡrəʊ /

noun

1. a republic in S central Europe, bordering on the Adriatic; declared a kingdom in 1910 and united with Serbia, Croatia, and other territories in 1918 to form Yugoslavia; remained united with Serbia as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia when the other Yugoslav constituent republics became independent in 1991–92; Union of Serbia and Montenegro formed in 2003 and dissolved 2006. Mainly mountainous. Language: Serbian (Montenegrin). Religion: Orthodox Christian majority. Currency: euro. Capital: Podgorica. Pop: 653 474 (2013 est). Area: 13 812 sq km (5387 sq miles)

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Other Word Forms

• Montenegrin
  adjective

Example Sentences

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Montenegro

"It has more variety than say Target," Montenegro said, praising the prices on staples like flour and fruit, though he noted he still prefers Trader Joe's.

From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026

He then moved to Montenegro where the Sunday Times reports he became a "key player" in Tether.bet, an online bookmaker and casino offering users large stakes on sports and politics in cash or cryptocurrency.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

Croatian authorities issued health recommendations for coping with extreme heat, while North Macedonia, Bosnia and Montenegro also braced for extreme temperatures.

From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026

Wall was extradited from Montenegro, where he had fled to and lived during the investigation, according to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

That doesn’t mean she’s not attractive, though; tía has a captivating face, like all the Montenegro women.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez