Magyar

[ mag-yahr, mahg-; Hungarian mo-dyor ]

noun

1. a member of the ethnic group, of Finno-Ugric descent, that constitutes the majority of the population of Hungary.
2. Hungarian ( def 3 ).

adjective

1. of or relating to the Magyars or their language; Hungarian.

Magyar

/ ˈmæɡjɑː /

noun

1. -yars a member of the predominant ethnic group of Hungary, also found in NW Siberia
2. the Hungarian language

adjective

1. of or relating to the Magyars or their language
2. sewing of or relating to a style of sleeve cut in one piece with the bodice

Other Words From

• non-Mag·yar noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Magyar¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; from Hungarian; the name of the most prominent of the seven original seminomadic tribes

Example Sentences

For those bewildered by why so many Americans apparently voted against the values of liberal democracy, Balint Magyar has a useful formulation.

From Salon

Mr. Magyar is vague on specific policies beyond lambasting Mr. Orban and his cronies over corruption, particularly the misuse of billions of euros in European Union funding, and Hungary’s tilt toward Russia.

From New York Times

Magyar this month mobilized around 100,000 anti-Orbán demonstrators in central Budapest, and announced his formation of a new party which will participate in EU elections.

From Seattle Times

In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Varga accused Magyar of domestic violence during their marriage and claimed she had made the statements under duress.

From Seattle Times

Since founding Full Tilt Ice Cream in White Center in 2008, Cline and Magyar grew it into an ice cream empire with shops across the city.

From Seattle Times