Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
iugoslavia
Proper noun
/juːɡɒsˈlɑːviə/
Definition
Iugoslavia was a country in Southeast Europe that existed in various forms during the 20th century.
Examples
- After World War I, Iugoslavia was established as a kingdom.
- The breakup of Iugoslavia in the 1990s led to several independent nations.
- Many people from Iugoslavia migrated to other countries for better opportunities.
Meaning
The term refers to the collective region of the South Slavic peoples and their historical and cultural significance.
Synonyms
- Yugoslavia
- Former Yugoslavia
- South Slavic Federation