adj
Uncommon
Balkan
BOL-kuhn
Balkan (adj) means relating to the Balkan Peninsula, its mountains, or the countries and people of that region of southeastern Europe. Example: “The restaurant specialises in Balkan cuisine, with plenty of grilled meats.”
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Relating to the Balkan Peninsula, its mountains, or the countries and people of that region of southeastern Europe.
"The restaurant specialises in Balkan cuisine, with plenty of grilled meats."
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Etymology
From Ottoman Turkish balkan, meaning "wooded, craggy mountain range," which gave its name to the mountain range and later the wider region.
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What does “Balkan” mean?
The word “Balkan” means relating to the Balkan Peninsula, its mountains, or the countries and people of that region of southeastern Europe.
How do you pronounce “Balkan”?
“Balkan” is pronounced BOL-kuhn (/ˈbɔlkən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Balkan” in a sentence?
Here is “Balkan” used in a sentence: “The restaurant specialises in Balkan cuisine, with plenty of grilled meats.”
What is another word for “Balkan”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Balkan” include Balkanic and Balkanian.
What part of speech is “Balkan”?
“Balkan” is an adjective.
Where does the word “Balkan” come from?
The word “Balkan” comes from Ottoman Turkish. From Ottoman Turkish balkan, meaning "wooded, craggy mountain range," which gave its name to the mountain range and later the wider region.
Is “Balkan” a common word?
“Balkan” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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