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bosnian

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈbɑzniən// bosni·an Archaic Dialect

adj. relating to the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina, its people, or its culture.

adj. relating to the nation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, its inhabitants, or its cultural heritage. Often used to describe the specific ethnic group or the language spoken in the region.


SIMPLE

We enjoyed some traditional Bosnian coffee after dinner.

CONTEXTUAL

The museum features a large collection of Bosnian folk art from the nineteenth century.

COMPLEX

Scholars often discuss the complex layers of Bosnian history to explain the diverse architectural styles found in the capital city of Sarajevo.

Origin

From Bosnia + -an.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun; when referring to the language or people, it is always capitalized.

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