1
: a native or inhabitant of Belgium
2
: any of a breed of heavy muscular usually roan or chestnut draft horses developed in Belgium
Belgian
adjective
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The Belgian, who arrived at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuan from German outfit Hertha Berlin last summer, is the side’s top scorer with five goals this term.
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Henry Flynn, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Hamilton, meanwhile, won the British Grand Prix and was elevated to first in the Belgian Grand Prix after his Mercedes teammate George Russell was disqualified.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
The native Belgian was known for his energetic personality and restaurants including Table in Shaw and Flamant in Annapolis.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
Having overseen Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League last season and with only a moderately impressive stint at Anderlecht on his resume, the Belgian was remarkably handed the Bayern Munich job this summer.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Henry Flynn, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Hamilton, meanwhile, won the British Grand Prix and was elevated to first in the Belgian Grand Prix after his Mercedes teammate George Russell was disqualified.
—Dan Cancian, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
The native Belgian was known for his energetic personality and restaurants including Table in Shaw and Flamant in Annapolis.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 7 Oct. 2024
Having overseen Burnley’s relegation from the Premier League last season and with only a moderately impressive stint at Anderlecht on his resume, the Belgian was remarkably handed the Bayern Munich job this summer.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Belgian
noun
Bel·gian
ˈbel-jən 
1
: a person born or living in Belgium
2
: any of a Belgian breed of heavy usually roan or chestnut draft horses
Belgian
adjective
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