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Definition of montenegro
montenegro
/ˌmɑːn.təˈneɪ.ɡroʊ/
mon · te · ne · gro
Adjective:Montenegrin
montenegro Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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1
A country situated in Southeastern Europe on the Adriatic Sea, bordered by Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, and Albania, noted for its rugged mountain ranges and medieval coastal towns.
Example
"During our tour of the Balkans, we spent a week in Montenegro hiking in Durmitor National Park and exploring the historic Bay of Kotor."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Venetian Italian 'monte negro', meaning 'black mountain', which is a direct translation of the country's native name, 'Crna Gora', referring to the dark coniferous forests that once covered Mount Lovćen.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Montenegro. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/montenegro