yugoslavo
Yugoslav
adjective yoo-goh-ehs-LAH-boh Less Common
Origin: From Serbo-Croatian Jugoslavija, from jug (south) + Slavija (land of Slavs).
Usage Note
Yugoslavo refers to the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which dissolved in the 1990s. It is now a historical demonym; contemporary usage distinguishes serbio, croata, esloveno, etc. The word may appear in historical texts or in reference to the Yugoslav Wars (las guerras yugoslavas).
Examples
"El director yugoslavo ganó varios premios internacionales."
Natural Translation
The Yugoslav director won several international prizes.
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