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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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