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Magyar

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Mag·​yar | \ ˈmag-ˌyär How to pronounce Magyar (audio) , ˈmäg-; ˈmä-ˌjär How to pronounce Magyar (audio) \

Definition of Magyar

1 : a member of the dominant people of Hungary
2 : hungarian sense 2

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Magyar adjective

First Known Use of Magyar

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for Magyar

Hungarian

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“Magyar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Magyar. Accessed 8 Aug. 2022.

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