Bosnian

noun

Bos·​ni·​an ˈbäz-nē-ən How to pronounce Bosnian (audio)
ˈbȯz-
plural Bosnians
: a native or inhabitant of Bosnia-Herzegovina and especially of the northern and central parts of the country which comprise the region of Bosnia
Bosnian adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Bosnian was in 1594

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“Bosnian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bosnian. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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