1
: a native or inhabitant of Belgium
2
: any of a breed of heavy muscular usually roan or chestnut draft horses developed in Belgium
Belgian
adjective
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What Julie cares about is making it into the Belgian Tennis Federation, a high-stakes tryout that is fast approaching.
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Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Dario As many people may recall, Russell was disqualified after winning the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix because his car was underweight, a result of a combination of factors, including tire wear.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
That investigation gradually but inevitably comes to focus on the coach’s latest protégé, who’s spent the last several years under his wing, and is on the cusp of qualifying for the Belgian Tennis Federation.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
The Belgian forward has three goals in the opening four games and has looked unstoppable to start the season.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
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Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
Dario As many people may recall, Russell was disqualified after winning the 2024 Belgian Grand Prix because his car was underweight, a result of a combination of factors, including tire wear.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
That investigation gradually but inevitably comes to focus on the coach’s latest protégé, who’s spent the last several years under his wing, and is on the cusp of qualifying for the Belgian Tennis Federation.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 26 Mar. 2025
The Belgian forward has three goals in the opening four games and has looked unstoppable to start the season.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Belgian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Belgian. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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Belgian
noun
Bel·gian
ˈbel-jən 
1
: a person born or living in Belgium
2
: any of a Belgian breed of heavy usually roan or chestnut draft horses
Belgian
adjective
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