north macedonian
• adjective
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the Republic of North Macedonia, a landlocked country in the Balkan Peninsula of southeastern Europe, or its people and institutions.
"The summit featured a delegation of North Macedonian diplomats discussing regional trade agreements."
• noun
A native, citizen, or inhabitant of the Republic of North Macedonia in southeastern Europe.
"Several North Macedonians participated in the international cultural exchange program in Vienna."
Word Nuance & Usage
Following the 2018 Prespa Agreement between Greece and the Republic of North Macedonia, standard diplomatic and international style guides specify 'Macedonian' for the people and language, though 'North Macedonian' is frequently used in general English to distinguish the country's institutions and citizens from the Greek region of Macedonia.