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Kosovo

KO-suh-vuh

Kosovo (name) means a partly-recognized country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe, whose capital is Pristina. Example: “Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008.”

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A partly-recognized country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe, whose capital is Pristina.

"Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008."

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Etymology

From Serbo-Croatian Kosovo polje ("blackbirds' field").

Rhymes for Kosovo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Kosovo” mean?

The word “Kosovo” means a partly-recognized country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe, whose capital is Pristina.

How do you pronounce “Kosovo”?

“Kosovo” is pronounced KO-suh-vuh (/ˈkoʊsəˌvoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Kosovo” in a sentence?

Here is “Kosovo” used in a sentence: “Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008.”

What part of speech is “Kosovo”?

“Kosovo” is a name.

Is “Kosovo” a common word?

“Kosovo” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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