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Croatia
kroh-AY-shuh
Croatia (name) means a country in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, with its capital at Zagreb; formerly part of Yugoslavia until 1991. Example: “They spent their honeymoon sailing along the coast of Croatia.”
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A country in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, with its capital at Zagreb; formerly part of Yugoslavia until 1991.
"The violence began when Serbian troops went into Croatia ostensibly to aid armed ethnic Serbians trying to create their own autonomous states there."
— Greg Botelho, U.N. court: Serbs’ actions in Croatia not considered genocide (2015)
"They spent their honeymoon sailing along the coast of Croatia."
How to use Croatia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA European country known for its Adriatic coastline, historic cities, and islands.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin Croātia, itself from an early Slavic name for the Croat people, traced back through Ancient Greek to a Proto-Slavic root.
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What does “Croatia” mean?
The word “Croatia” means a country in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, with its capital at Zagreb; formerly part of Yugoslavia until 1991. In plain terms, a European country known for its Adriatic coastline, historic cities, and islands.
How do you pronounce “Croatia”?
“Croatia” is pronounced kroh-AY-shuh (/ˌkɹoʊˈeɪ.ʃə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Croatia” in a sentence?
Here is “Croatia” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon sailing along the coast of Croatia.”
What part of speech is “Croatia”?
“Croatia” is a name.
Where does the word “Croatia” come from?
The word “Croatia” comes from Ancient Greek. Borrowed from Medieval Latin Croātia, itself from an early Slavic name for the Croat people, traced back through Ancient Greek to a Proto-Slavic root.
Is “Croatia” a common word?
“Croatia” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Croatia?
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb, which serves as the country's political, cultural, and economic center.
Was Croatia once part of Yugoslavia?
Yes, Croatia was formerly part of Yugoslavia until it became an independent country in 1991. Its history as part of that larger federation shaped much of its modern political and cultural development.
Where is Croatia located?
Croatia is a country in southeastern Europe, situated on the Balkan Peninsula. Its location gives it a long Adriatic coastline along with inland borders shared with several neighboring countries.
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