Slovenians

Adriatic nation's people

Slovenians are the people of Slovenia, a small Central European country that gained independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.

The term refers both to citizens of Slovenia and to members of the South Slavic ethnic group native to the region.

Slovenians speak Slovenian, a distinct language within the Slavic family.

Many Slovenians are bilingual, speaking German or Italian as well.

geography

Alps

European mountain system

skiers · cavers · spelunkers · nature lovers · outdoor enthusiasts · alpine · Mediterranean

culture

folk music

Community-born acoustic songs

traditions · customs · literature · poetry · architecture · accordion · alphorn · handicrafts · embroidery · woodcarving

nationality

Balkan

Southeastern European peninsula region

Slavic · Alpine · Adriatic · citizenship · passport · diaspora · emigrants · expatriates · minorities · population

notable

Melania Trump

scientists · politicians · celebrities

cuisine

jota

Spanish regional dance

language

Slovene

Native of Ljubljana's country

linguistics · vocabulary · grammar · pronunciation · native tongue · bilingual · minority languages

Categories
Opposites
national/ethnic identity confusion

SloveniansSlovaks

Central European ethnic group

Serbians · Slovakians · Bosnians · Croatians · Montenegrins

regional geopolitical contrast

SloveniansRussians

Citizens of largest nation

Americans · Chinese · Brazilians

geopolitical bloc membership

SloveniansBelarusians

People from Minsk's country

Russians · Serbians · Ukrainians · Moldovans · Bosnians

Family

Slovenia, Slovenian

Familiarity
Top 500,000
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