Belgian

noun

Bel·​gian ˈbel-jən How to pronounce Belgian (audio)
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. 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 See all Example Sentences for Belgian 

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of Belgian was in 1830

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“Belgian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Belgian. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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Belgian

noun
Bel·​gian ˈbel-jən How to pronounce Belgian (audio)
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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