Slovenian

Also Slo·vene

[sloh-vee-nee-uhn]

noun

1. one of a Slavic people dwelling in Slovenia.

2. a South Slavic language spoken in Slovenia.

adjective

1. of or relating to the Slovenians or Slovenia.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Slovenian¹

First recorded in 1880–85; from German Slowene, from Slovenian Slovệnec (noun), slovệnski (adjective), ultimately derivative of unattested Common Slavic slověninŭ Slav

Example Sentences

If this is what they pay for the 22-year-old Slovenian, it will take their overall transfer expenditure this summer to £180m, the third highest in the Premier League, external after Liverpool and Chelsea.

From BBC

One thing seems sure - big, strong, quick and a clinical finisher - the Slovenian could be a difference-maker wherever he ends up.

From BBC

His Slovenian team will face Poland on August 28, which will give Doncic a chance to show off his body and conditioning in a basketball game setting.

From Los Angeles Times

Newcastle, who have missed out on a number of key targets this summer and also have uncertainty over their own star forward Alexander Isak, are known to be keen on Slovenian Sesko.

From BBC

The Slovenian's lead stands at four minutes 24 seconds, with two significantly flatter stages remaining.

From BBC