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Serb (noun) means a person of Serbian ethnic descent, whether or not they live in Serbia. Example: “Many Serbs live in neighbouring countries as well as in Serbia itself.”
noun
1
A person of Serbian ethnic descent, whether or not they live in Serbia.
"Many Serbs live in neighbouring countries as well as in Serbia itself."
"Dozens of NATO peacekeepers were injured after they were attacked by ethnic Serbs in northern Kosovo, during protests over the installation of ethnically Albanian mayors."
— Christian Edwards, Why did ethnic Serbs attack NATO peacekeepers in Kosovo? Here’s what we know (2023)
adj
1
Relating to the Serbs or their culture.
"The village has a strong Serb identity."
How to use Serb
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRefers to the Serbian people as an ethnic group, distinct from "Serbian" the nationality or language.
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Etymology
From Serbo-Croatian Srbi, from Proto-Slavic sьrbъ ("ally, Serb").
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What does “Serb” mean?
The word “Serb” means a person of Serbian ethnic descent, whether or not they live in Serbia. In plain terms, refers to the Serbian people as an ethnic group, distinct from "Serbian" the nationality or language.
How do you pronounce “Serb”?
“Serb” is pronounced surb (/sɝb/ in IPA).
How do you use “Serb” in a sentence?
Here is “Serb” used in a sentence: “Many Serbs live in neighbouring countries as well as in Serbia itself.”
What part of speech is “Serb”?
Depending on how it is used, “Serb” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Serb” come from?
The word “Serb” comes from Proto-Slavic. From Serbo-Croatian Srbi, from Proto-Slavic sьrbъ ("ally, Serb").
Is “Serb” a common word?
“Serb” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Serb” have?
“Serb” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person of Serbian ethnic descent, whether or not they live in Serbia.
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