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Meaning of Balkan
The primary meaning of the word "Balkan" refers to something related to the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe.
Etymology of Balkan
The word "Balkan" comes from the Turkish word "balkan", meaning "mountain", which was used to describe the mountainous regions of the Balkan Peninsula
The term has been used in English since the 19th century to refer to the geographic and cultural region of the Balkan Peninsula
Synonyms
mountainous
European
eastern
southeastern
regional
geographic
cultural
ethnic
national
international
global
worldly
continental
peninsula
isthmus
strait
border
frontier
boundary
limit
edge
margin
periphery
province
district
territory
zone
area
region
sector
division
partition
separation
barrier
divide
Definitions
- Relating to the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe
- * Relating to or characteristic of the countries or peoples of the Balkan Peninsula
Usage Examples
- The Balkan countries have a rich cultural heritage
- * The Balkan Peninsula is home to many different ethnic groups
- * The Balkan region has a complex history of conflict and political instability
Antonyms
stable
peaceful
unified
integrated
cohesive
harmonious
calm
serene
tranquil
quiet
still
motionless
untroubled
undisturbed
lowland
flat
level
plain
coastal
maritime
insular
isolated
detached
separate
disconnected