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Definition of slovenia

slovenia

/sloʊˈviːniə/
slo · ve · ni · a
Adjective:Slovenian
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slovenia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A country in Central Europe known for its mountains, ski resorts, and lakes, bordered by Italy to the west, Austria to the north, Hungary to the northeast, Croatia to the southeast, and the Adriatic Sea to the southwest.

Example

"During our tour of Central Europe, we spent a week in Slovenia exploring the capital city of Ljubljana and hiking in the Julian Alps."

Word Nuance & Usage

Slovenia is frequently confused with Slovakia, another Central European country with a similar name and flag, though they are distinct nations that do not share a border.

• Rhymes for slovenia

• Nearby Words

sloth
sloth bear
slovakia
slovenia
slow loris
slow worm
slug

Word Origin & Etymology

From the Slavic autonym 'Slověnь' (Slav) combined with the Latin/Greek geographic suffix '-ia', literally meaning 'Land of the Slavs'. It became an independent republic in 1991 following the breakup of Yugoslavia.

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