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Montenegro

mon-tih-NEE-roh

Montenegro (name) means a country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe, capital Podgorica. Example: “They sailed along the coast of Montenegro during their Adriatic trip.”

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A country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe, capital Podgorica.
"They sailed along the coast of Montenegro during their Adriatic trip."

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Etymology

A calque of Serbo-Croatian Crna Gora, meaning "black mountain."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Montenegro” mean?

The word “Montenegro” means a country on the Balkan Peninsula in Southeast Europe, capital Podgorica.

How do you pronounce “Montenegro”?

“Montenegro” is pronounced mon-tih-NEE-roh (/ˌmɑntəˈniɡɹoʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Montenegro” in a sentence?

Here is “Montenegro” used in a sentence: “They sailed along the coast of Montenegro during their Adriatic trip.”

What part of speech is “Montenegro”?

“Montenegro” is a name.

Is “Montenegro” a common word?

“Montenegro” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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