Montenegro

American  

[mon-tuh-nee-groh, -neg-roh] / ˌmɒn təˈni groʊ, -ˈnɛg roʊ /

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.

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Montenegro British  

/ 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)

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Other Word Forms

• Montenegrin adjective

Example Sentences

The authorisation was granted as long as "these operations are defensive or retaliatory, are necessary and proportionate, and exclusively target military objectives", Montenegro said.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Moura is the third Brazilian national to be nominated for an acting Oscar, joining the mother-daughter duo of Fernanda Montenegro and Fernanda Torres — both of whom were nominated for actress in a leading role.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

On that basis, American Social Security beneficiaries won’t be far ahead of their counterparts in Greece, Turkey, Estonia and Montenegro.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 9, 2026

He fought against extradition to the U.S. until Montenegro transferred custody to U.S. authorities last year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

That doesn’t mean she’s not attractive, though; tía has a captivating face, like all the Montenegro women.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez