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Definition of balkan

balkan

/ˈbɔːl.kən/
Bal · kan
Plural:Balkans
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balkan Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Relating to the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe, its countries, its inhabitants, or their cultures and languages.

Example

"The festival celebrated traditional Balkan folk music and regional cuisine."

• noun

1

(usually in plural, the Balkans) A major geographical and cultural region of southeastern Europe situated on the Balkan Peninsula between the Adriatic, Ionian, Aegean, and Black seas, named after the Balkan Mountains.

2

A native or inhabitant of the Balkan Peninsula in southeastern Europe.

Example

"Many Balkans share common culinary traditions shaped by centuries of cultural exchange."

• Nearby Words

baler
balinese
balk
balkan
balkans
balkans mountains
balky

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Balkan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/balkan
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