Bulgaria
What is another word for Bulgaria? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Name — A country in southeastern Europe, on the Black Sea, whose capital is Sofia.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin Bulgaria, from Bulgar, the name of the Turkic people who settled the region, + the place-name suffix -ia.
Full origin of Bulgaria →Frequently asked questions
What does “Bulgaria” mean?
The word “Bulgaria” means a country in southeastern Europe, on the Black Sea, whose capital is Sofia. In plain terms, the country Bulgaria, in southeastern Europe.
How do you pronounce “Bulgaria”?
“Bulgaria” is pronounced buhl-GEH-uh-ree-uh (/bʌlˈɡɛəɹi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bulgaria” in a sentence?
Here is “Bulgaria” used in a sentence: “They spent two weeks travelling around Bulgaria.”
What part of speech is “Bulgaria”?
“Bulgaria” is a name.
Where does the word “Bulgaria” come from?
The word “Bulgaria” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin Bulgaria, from Bulgar, the name of the Turkic people who settled the region, + the place-name suffix -ia.
Is “Bulgaria” a common word?
“Bulgaria” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Bulgaria?
The capital of Bulgaria is Sofia. It is the country's largest city and its main political and economic center.
Where is Bulgaria located?
Bulgaria is a country in southeastern Europe, sitting within the Balkan region. It lies along the Black Sea, which forms its eastern coast.
What sea does Bulgaria border?
Bulgaria borders the Black Sea, which runs along its entire eastern coast. This coastline gives the country its access to sea trade and its Black Sea beach resorts.
What is the difference between "Bulgaria" and "Bulgarian"?
"Bulgaria" is the name of the country itself. "Bulgarian" is the related adjective and demonym, used for the people ("a Bulgarian"), the language ("Bulgarian"), and things from the country ("Bulgarian food").
