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Serbia
SUR-bee-uh
Serbia (name) means a country in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, with Belgrade as its capital. Example: “They travelled through Serbia on their way to Greece.”
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A country in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, with Belgrade as its capital.
"They travelled through Serbia on their way to Greece."
"The 153-page ruling from the International Court of Justice means that modern-day Serbia will not have to pay restitution to Croatia, which in 1991 split from what was then Yugoslavia."
— Greg Botelho, U.N. court: Serbs’ actions in Croatia not considered genocide (2015)
How to use Serbia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Balkan country that was once part of Yugoslavia.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin Serbia, from "Serb" plus the place-name suffix "-ia."
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What does “Serbia” mean?
The word “Serbia” means a country in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, with Belgrade as its capital. In plain terms, a Balkan country that was once part of Yugoslavia.
How do you pronounce “Serbia”?
“Serbia” is pronounced SUR-bee-uh (/ˈsɝ.bi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Serbia” in a sentence?
Here is “Serbia” used in a sentence: “They travelled through Serbia on their way to Greece.”
What part of speech is “Serbia”?
“Serbia” is a name.
Where does the word “Serbia” come from?
The word “Serbia” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin Serbia, from "Serb" plus the place-name suffix "-ia.".
Is “Serbia” a common word?
“Serbia” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the capital of Serbia?
The capital of Serbia is Belgrade.
Where is Serbia located?
Serbia is a country in Southeast Europe, situated on the Balkan Peninsula.
What is the difference between Serbia and Siberia?
Despite the similar-sounding names, Serbia is a country in Southeast Europe on the Balkan Peninsula, while Siberia is a vast region in Russia in northern Asia. They are unrelated in location and origin.
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