yɑr, ˈmɑg-; 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 ).
Related forms
non-Mag·yar, noun, adjective
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| —n , -yars | |
| 1. | a member of the predominant ethnic group of Hungary, also found in NW Siberia |
| 2. | the Hungarian language |
| —adj | |
| 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 |
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Magyar
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Word Origin & History
Magyar
"Hungarian," 1797, the people's native name.
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