Yugoslav

adjective

Yu·go·slav ˌyü-gō-ˈsläv

-ˈslav;

ˈyü-gō-ˌsläv

variants or less commonly Yugoslavian

ˌyü-gō-ˈslä-vē-ən

-gə-

: of or relating to the former country of Yugoslavia in southern Europe or its people

Yugoslav noun

or less commonly Yugoslavian

plural Yugoslavs also Yugoslavians

Word History

First Known Use

1853, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Yugoslav was in 1853

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“Yugoslav.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Yugoslav. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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