adj Uncommon

Macedonian

ma-suh-DOH-nee-uhn

Macedonian (adj) means relating to Macedonia, its people, or its language. Example: “They sampled several Macedonian dishes at the festival.”

adj

Relating to Macedonia, its people, or its language.

"They sampled several Macedonian dishes at the festival."

noun

A person from Macedonia (the country or region).

"Our new colleague is Macedonian and grew up near Skopje."

The South Slavic language spoken as the official language of North Macedonia.

"She grew up speaking Macedonian at home and Greek at school."

How to use Macedonian

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to the country/region of Macedonia, its people, or the Macedonian language.

Common pairings

Macedonian cuisine speak Macedonian Macedonian citizens

Word forms

Macedonians plural, Macedonians plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “Macedonian” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

They sampled several _____ dishes at the festival.

Etymology

From Middle English Macedonyen, partly from Macedonia and partly from Latin Macedonius, + -an; equivalent to Macedonia + -an.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for Macedonian

Asian avian Brian Fabian Indian Syrian simian median Italian Russian Persian Serbian

See all rhymes for Macedonian →

Frequently asked questions

What does “Macedonian” mean?

The word “Macedonian” means relating to Macedonia, its people, or its language. In plain terms, relating to the country/region of Macedonia, its people, or the Macedonian language.

How do you pronounce “Macedonian”?

“Macedonian” is pronounced ma-suh-DOH-nee-uhn (/mæsəˈdoʊniən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Macedonian” in a sentence?

Here is “Macedonian” used in a sentence: “They sampled several Macedonian dishes at the festival.”

What part of speech is “Macedonian”?

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

Is “Macedonian” a common word?

“Macedonian” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Macedonian” have?

“Macedonian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Macedonia, its people, or its language.