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Belgian

BEHL-juhn

Belgian (noun) means a person from Belgium. Example: “His grandmother was a Belgian who moved to London after the war.”

noun

A person from Belgium.

"His grandmother was a Belgian who moved to London after the war."

adj

Relating to Belgium or its people.

"They stopped at a shop famous for Belgian chocolate."

How to use Belgian

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to Belgium, or a person from Belgium.

Common pairings

Belgian chocolate Belgian waffles Belgian beer

Word forms

more Belgian comparative, Belgians plural, most Belgian superlative

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Belgian” mean?

The word “Belgian” means a person from Belgium. In plain terms, relating to Belgium, or a person from Belgium.

How do you pronounce “Belgian”?

“Belgian” is pronounced BEHL-juhn (/ˈbɛl.d͡ʒən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Belgian” in a sentence?

Here is “Belgian” used in a sentence: “His grandmother was a Belgian who moved to London after the war.”

What part of speech is “Belgian”?

Depending on how it is used, “Belgian” can be a noun and an adjective.

Is “Belgian” a common word?

“Belgian” is a fairly common word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Belgian” have?

“Belgian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from Belgium.

When should "Belgian" be capitalised?

"Belgian" should always be capitalised, whether used as a noun for a person from Belgium or as an adjective relating to Belgium, since it is derived from the proper noun "Belgium." This follows the standard rule that nationality words are capitalised in English.

What is the difference between "Belgian" and "Belgium"?

"Belgium" is the name of the country itself, while "Belgian" is the adjective and noun form used to describe people, things, or characteristics relating to that country. For example, "Belgium is in Europe" but "she is Belgian" or "Belgian chocolate."

Is "Belgian" used for both people and things?

Yes, "Belgian" works as a noun for a person from Belgium and as an adjective for anything relating to Belgium or its people, such as "Belgian waffles" or "Belgian beer." This dual function is typical of nationality adjectives in English.