Croatian
UK: krəʊˈeɪʃən | US: kroʊˈeɪʃən
adj. relating to Croatia, its people, or their language
n. a native or inhabitant of Croatia
n. the South Slavic language spoken in Croatia
The term "Croatian" derives from "Croat," the name of the Slavic ethnic group native to Croatia, combined with the suffix "-ian," which forms adjectives denoting origin or association. "Croat" itself traces back to the Medieval Latin "Croata," likely borrowed from the Old Slavic *Xъrvatъ, possibly of Iranian or Turkic origin. The suffix "-ian" (from Latin "-ianus") has been widely used in English to form demonyms (e.g., "Italian," "Canadian"). The word reflects Croatia's historical identity as a distinct Slavic nation in the Balkans.
She is fluent in Croatian and often translates for her family.
The Croatian coastline is famous for its stunning beaches.
This restaurant serves traditional Croatian dishes.
He studied the history of Croatian literature at university.
The Croatian team won the football match last night.