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Definition of kosovo
kosovo
/ˈkoʊsəvoʊ/
Ko · so · vo
Adjective:Kosovan
kosovo Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
3
• noun
1
A partially recognized state and disputed territory in Southeast Europe, located in the central Balkan Peninsula, which formally declared independence from Serbia in 2008.
Word Nuance & Usage
Kosovo's political status is historically and currently a subject of international dispute; it is recognized as an independent state by over a hundred UN member states, while Serbia continues to claim it as an autonomous province.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kosovo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kosovo