belgian
n. countablen. a person from the country of Belgium. You use this word to talk about someone's nationality or where they were born.
n. a native or inhabitant of Belgium, or a person of Belgian descent. When referring to the nationality, the word is always capitalised.
My new neighbor is a Belgian who moved here last year.
The conference was hosted by a Belgian who spoke four languages fluently.
While many identify primarily as Flemish or Walloon, every Belgian shares the complex political and cultural heritage of a nation situated at the crossroads of Europe.
From Belgium + -an.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Usage
Always capitalised in all contexts. The plural form is 'Belgians'.
Last updated May 2, 2026