Bulgarian

noun

Bul·​gar·​i·​an ˌbəl-ˈger-ē-ən How to pronounce Bulgarian (audio)
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. — 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

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1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Bulgarian was in 1555

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Bulgarian

noun
Bul·​gar·​i·​an ˌbəl-ˈgar-ē-ən How to pronounce Bulgarian (audio)
bu̇l-,
-ˈger-
1
: a person born or living in Bulgaria
2
: the Slavic language of the Bulgarians
Bulgarian adjective

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