adjective Uncommon

Yugoslav

YOO-guh-slahv

Yugoslav (adjective) means relating to Yugoslavia or its people. Example: “The exhibit features Yugoslav films from the 1970s.”

adjective

Relating to Yugoslavia or its people.

"The exhibit features Yugoslav films from the 1970s."

noun

A person from Yugoslavia.

"Her grandparents were Yugoslavs who emigrated in the 1960s."

How to use Yugoslav

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishRelating to the former country of Yugoslavia, or a person from it.

Easily confused with

yugoslavian →

more Yugoslav comparative, Yugoslavs plural, most Yugoslav superlative

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The exhibit features _____ films from the 1970s.

From Serbo-Croatian Jugoslaven, meaning "southern Slav."

Yugoslavian Jugoslav Jugoslavian

jugoslav jugoslavian Yugoslavian

What does “Yugoslav” mean?

The word “Yugoslav” means relating to Yugoslavia or its people. In plain terms, relating to the former country of Yugoslavia, or a person from it.

How do you pronounce “Yugoslav”?

“Yugoslav” is pronounced YOO-guh-slahv (/ˈjuːɡəˌslɑːv/ in IPA).

How do you use “Yugoslav” in a sentence?

Here is “Yugoslav” used in a sentence: “The exhibit features Yugoslav films from the 1970s.”

What part of speech is “Yugoslav”?

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

Is “Yugoslav” a common word?

“Yugoslav” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Yugoslav” have?

“Yugoslav” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Yugoslavia or its people.

Vocabulary lists that include Yugoslav:

jugoslav jugoslavian Yugoslavian