Mac·e·do·nian
| \ ˌma-sə-ˈdō-nyən
, -nē-ən \
, -nē-ən \
Definition of Macedonian
1
: the language of ancient Macedonia of uncertain affinity but generally assumed to be Indo-European
2
: a native or inhabitant of Macedonia or North Macedonia
3
: the Slavic language of modern Macedonia
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“Macedonian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Macedonian. Accessed 17 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of Macedonian was in 1556
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