Serbians

Balkan Slavic people

Serbians are people from Serbia, a country in southeastern Europe, or of Serbian descent.

The term functions as both noun and adjective: Serbians celebrate Orthodox Christmas in January, Serbian cuisine features grilled meats.

Serbian also refers to the South Slavic language spoken there.

Serbs is the more common noun for the ethnic group.

culture

ćevapi

Grilled minced meat rolls

Orthodox Christmas · embroidery · epic poetry · hospitality

Balkans

Belgrade

Serbia's main city

  • KosovoPartially recognized Balkan state
  • DanubeMajor Central European river
  • MontenegroBalkan republic, Adriatic coast

Bosnia · Croatia · Ottoman · Byzantine · Tito · Adriatic · Sarajevo · diaspora · breakup

Slavic

Serbo-Croatian

South Slavic language family

Pan-Slavism · Slavic languages

identity

heritage

Inherited cultural legacy

nationalism · patriotism · sovereignty · flag · anthem · independence · unity · national consciousness · ethnicity · minority rights

citizenship

passport

Government-issued travel credential

naturalization · civic · democracy · rights · duties · constitution · suffrage · electorate · government · embassy

Categories
Opposites
balkan ethnic/national rivalry

SerbiansCroatians

Natives of Zagreb's country

Bosniaks · Croats · Albanians · Slovenians · Bulgarians

Family

Serbia, Serbian

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G