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Bulgaria

buhl-GEH-uh-ree-uh

Bulgaria (name) means a country in southeastern Europe, on the Black Sea, whose capital is Sofia. Example: “They spent two weeks travelling around Bulgaria.”

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A country in southeastern Europe, on the Black Sea, whose capital is Sofia.
"They spent two weeks travelling around Bulgaria."

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In plain EnglishThe country Bulgaria, in southeastern Europe.

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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.

Origin: Medieval Latin

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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.

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