1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Serbia
b
: a member of a South Slavic ethnic group that originated in the Balkans
2
Serb adjective

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Bosnia is about 50% Muslim with large minority populations of Serb Orthodox Christians and Roman Catholic Croats. Brett Murphy, ProPublica, 16 Feb. 2025 The Serb checked a lot of boxes, but these three seemed most vital to nail with his successor. Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 After giving the break back, the Serb took a 5-3 lead with a forehand winner into the corner for another break. Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025 The Serb opens play Sunday against American Nishesh Basavareddy. Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025 Juventus sold Moise Kean to Fiorentina in the summer under the misguided impression that the injury prone Arkadiusz Milik would be back to serve as cover for the Serb. David Ornstein, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 Reagan also campaigned on what was then Democratic turf, drawing a large crowd at Serb Hall. Bill Glauber, Journal Sentinel, 29 Dec. 2024 Even Alcaraz’s Wimbledon win over the Serb was virtually the same percentage drop from their epic 2023 encounter. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024 Having someone who has seen it, done it and been in the modern era also carries some positive weight for the Serb. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

ultimately from Serbian & Croatian Srbin (plural Srbi)

First Known Use

1799, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

Time Traveler
The first known use of Serb was in 1799

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“Serb.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Serb. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

Serb

noun
1
: a person born or living in Serbia
2

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