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Definition of hungary

hungary

/ˈhʌŋ.ɡə.ɹi/
Hun · ga · ry
Adjective:Hungarian
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hungary Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A landlocked country in Central Europe bordered by Slovakia, Ukraine, Romania, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, and Austria, known for its capital city Budapest and the Danube River.

Example

"We spent our summer vacation exploring the thermal baths and historic architecture in Hungary."

Word Nuance & Usage

Often confused in spelling or pronunciation with the adjective 'hungry' (feeling the need for food), though the two words share no etymological connection.

• Rhymes for hungary

• Nearby Words

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hunter
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Word Origin & Etymology

From Medieval Latin 'Hungaria', derived from 'Hungari', the Latinized name for the Oghur-Turkic Onogur tribal confederation that inhabited the steppes of Eastern Europe. The native Hungarian name for the country is Magyarország.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hungary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hungary
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