Word
croatian
Phoneticscroa·t·ian
/kɹoʊˈeɪʃən/
Definition
adj. relating to the country of Croatia, its people, or its language.
adj. relating to Croatia, its inhabitants, or the South Slavic language spoken there. Often used attributively to modify nouns or predicatively after a linking verb.
Examples
“We enjoyed some delicious Croatian food during our holiday.”
“The Croatian coast is famous for its clear blue water and historic stone cities.”
“The museum features a wide collection of Croatian folk art, showcasing the intricate embroidery and traditional patterns unique to the Balkan region.”
Examples
simple
“We enjoyed some delicious Croatian food during our holiday.”
contextual
“The Croatian coast is famous for its clear blue water and historic stone cities.”
complex
“The museum features a wide collection of Croatian folk art, showcasing the intricate embroidery and traditional patterns unique to the Balkan region.”
Usage
When referring to the language or the people, it is always capitalised.
Etymology
From Croat + -ian or Croatia + -an.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Scan code
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