Bulgarian
noun
Bul·gar·i·an
ˌbəl-ˈger-ē-ən 
bu̇l-
1
: a native or inhabitant of Bulgaria
2
: the Slavic language of the Bulgarians
Bulgarian
adjective
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The Bulgarian started once in the first half of the season, but became a mainstay down the home straight, holding the fort in front as Ampadu slotted in behind.
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Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
It was organized by the J. Paul Getty Museum in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Republic of Bulgaria, and the National Archaeological Institute with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Diptyque Bulgarian rose candle A cheap candle can be picked up from any box store and even some pharmacies, but a long-lasting candle that burns slowly and smells divine is a pricier, upscale gift.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
And two months later, the Bulgarian National Assembly ratified the agreement for basic maintenance of a NATO Deployable Communications Module, a unit intended to supply NATO with information for operations.
—Dariusz Kalan, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2015
The toy, which supports ten different languages from Bulgarian to Thai and features over 256 commands, teaches kids the basics of commands, sequences and loops.
—Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
At the height of Soviet power, Bulgaria was one of the Soviet Union’s most pliable allies—to such a degree that the First Secretary of the Bulgarian Communist Party, Todor Zhivkov, proposed several times that Bulgaria become the 16th Soviet republic.
—Dariusz Kalan, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2015
At the height of its power, during the Second Bulgarian Empire, the city served as the capital and was a significant center for politics, economics, and culture.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 26 Sep. 2024
The grounding scent is blended with Italian Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Brazilian Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cashmere Wood and Indonesian Patchouli to bring senses a sensorial experience that equal parts sensual, dreamy, and elegant.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Beren Cross, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
It was organized by the J. Paul Getty Museum in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Republic of Bulgaria, and the National Archaeological Institute with Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
Diptyque Bulgarian rose candle A cheap candle can be picked up from any box store and even some pharmacies, but a long-lasting candle that burns slowly and smells divine is a pricier, upscale gift.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
And two months later, the Bulgarian National Assembly ratified the agreement for basic maintenance of a NATO Deployable Communications Module, a unit intended to supply NATO with information for operations.
—Dariusz Kalan, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2015
The toy, which supports ten different languages from Bulgarian to Thai and features over 256 commands, teaches kids the basics of commands, sequences and loops.
—Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
At the height of Soviet power, Bulgaria was one of the Soviet Union’s most pliable allies—to such a degree that the First Secretary of the Bulgarian Communist Party, Todor Zhivkov, proposed several times that Bulgaria become the 16th Soviet republic.
—Dariusz Kalan, Foreign Affairs, 9 June 2015
At the height of its power, during the Second Bulgarian Empire, the city served as the capital and was a significant center for politics, economics, and culture.
—Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 26 Sep. 2024
The grounding scent is blended with Italian Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Brazilian Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Cashmere Wood and Indonesian Patchouli to bring senses a sensorial experience that equal parts sensual, dreamy, and elegant.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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“Bulgarian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Bulgarian. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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Bulgarian
noun
Bul·gar·i·an
ˌbəl-ˈgar-ē-ən
bu̇l-,
-ˈger-
1
: a person born or living in Bulgaria
2
: the Slavic language of the Bulgarians
Bulgarian
adjective
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