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 Words From

• an·ti-Bel·gian adjective noun
• pro-Bel·gian adjective noun
• pseu·do-Bel·gian adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Belgian¹

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

Example Sentences

He was seen as a symbol of change and hope after the harrowing years under Belgian rule, during which millions of Congolese people died or were brutalised.

From BBC

The Belgian, 33, has started just 19 out of a possible 49 Premier League games since he was injured in the Champions League final victory over Inter Milan in 2023.

From BBC

Recently EV25 was approved by the European and Belgian regulatory agencies to be used in a Phase 1 human trial that will conclude early next year.

From Science Daily

Alongside the skull - which is from a Belgian collection – the sale listed shrunken heads from the Jivaro people of South America and skulls from the Ekoi people of West Africa.

From BBC

The Turkish national, 44, was arrested at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam on Wednesday, as part of an operation involving the NCA and Dutch and Belgian partners.

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