Belgian

[bel-juhn]

noun

1. a native or an inhabitant of Belgium.

2. one of a breed of large, strong draft horses, raised originally in Belgium.

adjective

1. of or relating to Belgium.

Belgian

/ ˈbɛldʒən /

noun

1. a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Belgium See also Fleming 1 Walloon

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgians

2. of or relating to the Walloon French or the Flemish languages

Other Word Forms

• anti-Belgian adjective
• pro-Belgian adjective
• pseudo-Belgian adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Belgian¹

First recorded in 1615–25; Belgi(um) + -an

Example Sentences

Although Leclerc also improved on his own final run, the Briton eclipsed the Ferrari driver with a scintillating lap to take his first pole since the Belgian Grand Prix back in July.

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It is inevitable the young Belgian will make mistakes.

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It was the Belgian's fourth league goal of his first Italian season since moving from Manchester City.

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In Mr. Poirot: Mischief on the Nile, the Belgian investigator meets Colonel Rush while cruising on the Nile.

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Belgian stopper Courtois is set to make his 300th appearance for the club on Wednesday when Real Madrid host Juventus in the Champions League.

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