Yugoslav
UK: ˈjuːɡəʊslɑːv | US: ˈjuːɡoʊslɑːv
n. A native or inhabitant of Yugoslavia (historical region in Southeast Europe).
adj. Relating to Yugoslavia or its people.
The word "Yugoslav" combines "yugo," derived from the Slavic word for "south" (e.g., Serbian/Croatian "jug"), and "Slav," referring to the Slavic ethnic group. It literally means "South Slav," reflecting the geographic and cultural identity of the people from the Balkan region united under Yugoslavia (1918–2003). The term emerged in the early 20th century during the formation of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes, later renamed Yugoslavia.
Many Yugoslavs emigrated during the wars of the 1990s.
Yugoslav cuisine blends influences from Central Europe and the Mediterranean.
The Yugoslav national football team was highly successful in the mid-20th century.
She studied Yugoslav history to understand the region’s complex politics.
My grandfather identified as Yugoslav despite his Serbian heritage.