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
1
Relating to Macedonia, its people, or its language.
"They sampled several Macedonian dishes at the festival."
noun
1
A person from Macedonia (the country or region).
"Our new colleague is Macedonian and grew up near Skopje."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishRelating to the country/region of Macedonia, its people, or the Macedonian language.
Common pairings
Macedonian cuisine
speak Macedonian
Macedonian citizens
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Word forms
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- Macedonians
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English Macedonyen, partly from Macedonia and partly from Latin Macedonius, plus -an; equivalent to Macedonia plus -an.
Rhymes for Macedonian
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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.
