Slovenian

[ sloh-vee-nee-uhn ]

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noun

one of a Slavic people dwelling in Slovenia.
a South Slavic language spoken in Slovenia.

adjective

of or relating to the Slovenians or Slovenia.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Slovenian¹

First recorded in 1880–85; from German Slowene, from Slovenian ��Ǳ�ện�� (noun), ��Ǳ�ện��쾱 (adjective), ultimately derivative of unattested Common Slavic ��Ǳ�ě�Ծ��ŭ Slav

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Example Sentences

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If Harrison didn’t realize the level of fans’ adoration for the Slovenian superstar before the trade, he certainly does now.

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They were from the Slovenian national team and a Spanish club basketball.

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A Jordan Brand representative said Doncic and the company paid for a total of 140 parking spots, as the Slovenian player’s debut against his former team was turned into a celebration of L.A.’s newest superstar.

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He heard someone trash talking in Slovenian, turned around and there was Bryant, smiling.

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In addition to being a generational scorer, the Slovenian also speaks Spanish, which could help him connect with his heavily-Latino city in ways James never could.

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Slovenia slovenliness

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