English · Word Candidate

Serbian

/ˈsɜː(ɹ)biːən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Serbians

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Of or pertaining to Serbia, the Serbian people or their language.

Adjective

Examples

Tuesday’s ICJ ruling relates specifically to what Serbian forces did in Croatia between 1991 and 1995.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A native or inhabitant of Serbia.

Noun

Examples

The violence began when Serbian troops went into Croatia ostensibly to aid armed ethnic Serbians trying to create their own autonomous states there.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

A Serb.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Meaning · English

Of, from, or pertaining to Serbia and Serbians.

Adjective

Examples

In a raucous atmosphere, it was an unforgiving and physical contest from the start. Grant Hanley conceded the first free-kick within the opening 20 seconds, setting the tone for a busy and thankless evening for Serbian referee Milorad Mazic.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Serbian” mean?

Of or pertaining to Serbia, the Serbian people or their language.

Is “Serbian” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.