Magyar
[
mag
-yahr,
mahg
-;
Hungarian
mo
-dyo
r
]
/ˈmæg yɑr, ˈmɑg-;
Hungarian
ˈmɒ dyɒr/
noun
1.
a member of the ethnic group, of the Finno-Ugric stock, that forms the predominant element of the population of Hungary.
2.
Hungarian
(def 3).
adjective
3.
of or pertaining to the Magyars or their language;
Hungarian
.
Related forms
non-Magyar,
noun,
adjective
British Dictionary definitions for
Magyar
Magyar
/
ˈmæɡjɑː
/
noun
1.
(
pl
)
-yars.
a member of the predominant ethnic group of Hungary, also found in NW Siberia
2.
the Hungarian language
adjective
3.
of or relating to the Magyars or their language
4.
(
sewing
) of or relating to a style of sleeve cut in one piece with the bodice
Word Origin and History for
Magyar
"a Hungarian," 1797, the people's native name. As an adjective by 1828.