Montenegro

[ mon-tuh-nee-groh, -neg-roh ]

noun

1. a republic in S Europe since 2006: formerly a constituent republic of Yugoslavia, in the SW part (1918–2006); an independent kingdom 1878–1918. 6,333 sq. mi. (13,812 sq. km). : Podgorica.

Montenegro

/ ˌmɒntɪˈniːɡrəʊ /

noun

1. a republic in S central Europe, bordering on the Adriatic; declared a kingdom in 1910 and united with Serbia, Croatia, and other territories in 1918 to form Yugoslavia; remained united with Serbia as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia when the other Yugoslav constituent republics became independent in 1991–92; Union of Serbia and Montenegro formed in 2003 and dissolved 2006. Mainly mountainous. Language: Serbian (Montenegrin). Religion: Orthodox Christian majority. Currency: euro. Capital: Podgorica. Pop: 653 474 (2013 est). Area: 13 812 sq km (5387 sq miles)

Other Words From

• Mon·te·ne·grin [mon-t, uh, -, nee, -grin, ‑-, neg, -rin], adjective noun

Example Sentences

In an Aug. 19 post on Web3 is Going Just Great, White posted news reports that Ziemian had been arrested in Montenegro, and that he faces international warrants from authorities in Poland and South Korea.

From Los Angeles Times

Aaron Ramsey remains absent having been sidelined by a hamstring problem picked up in Wales' 2-1 win in Montenegro at the start of September.

From BBC

James missed Wales' opening Nations League games with Turkey and Montenegro in September and the trip to Iceland and home return against Montenegro last month with a hamstring injury.

From BBC

After a goalless draw at home to Turkey in the first game, he has enjoyed home and away wins against Montenegro and a 2-2 draw in Iceland.

From BBC

Either Finland, who lead 1-0 heading into their home leg, or Montenegro lie in wait.

From BBC