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Hungarian

noun
Hun·gar·i·an | \ ˌhəŋ-ˈger-ē-ən \

Definition of Hungarian 

1a : a native or inhabitant of Hungary : magyar

b : a person of Hungarian descent

2 : the Finno-Ugric language of the Hungarians

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Hungarian adjective

First Known Use of Hungarian

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of Hungarian was in 1553

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Hungarian

noun

English Language Learners Definition of Hungarian

: a person born, raised, or living in Hungary

: the language of the Hungarian people

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