stokavian

/stoʊˈkaːvɪən/

Definitions

1. noun

a variety of the Serbo-Croatian language, spoken in parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and used as the basis for the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, and Serbia

“The stokavian dialect is the most widely spoken dialect in Bosnia.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the stokavian dialect or language

“The stokavian accent is prevalent in many parts of the country.”

Synonyms

  • Serbo-Croatian
  • Shtokavian

Antonyms

  • Chakavian
  • Kajkavian