Hungarian
noun
Hun·gar·i·an
ˌhəŋ-ˈger-ē-ən 
2
: the Finno-Ugric language of the Hungarians
Hungarian
adjective
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The series also features performances by the Hungarian Studio Orchestra, filmed exclusively for the production, which provides the soundtrack.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Sep. 2024
The Hungarian Oscar Committee made up of representatives of Hungarian National Film Institute and the Film Academy, as well as industry professionals, picked Semmelweis to represent the country in the 2024 Oscar race.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024
Addressing reporters in Hungarian after the fight, Hamori said the bout was fair, according to a Hungarian journalist who interpreted Hamori’s words for English-speaking journalists.
—Sean Gregory / Villepinte, TIME, 3 Aug. 2024
During these Games, Hungarian Alfred Hajos earned a silver in the architecture event, adding to his two swimming golds from the 1896 Games and becoming one of only two participants to ever win an Olympic medal in athletics and art.
—Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 2 Aug. 2024
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Sep. 2024
The Hungarian Oscar Committee made up of representatives of Hungarian National Film Institute and the Film Academy, as well as industry professionals, picked Semmelweis to represent the country in the 2024 Oscar race.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Sep. 2024
Addressing reporters in Hungarian after the fight, Hamori said the bout was fair, according to a Hungarian journalist who interpreted Hamori’s words for English-speaking journalists.
—Sean Gregory / Villepinte, TIME, 3 Aug. 2024
During these Games, Hungarian Alfred Hajos earned a silver in the architecture event, adding to his two swimming golds from the 1896 Games and becoming one of only two participants to ever win an Olympic medal in athletics and art.
—Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 2 Aug. 2024
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Hungarian
noun
Hun·gar·i·an
ˌhəŋ-ˈger-ē-ən
-ˈgar-
1
a
: a person born or living in Hungary : magyar
b
: a person of Hungarian descent
2
: the language of the Hungarians
Hungarian
adjective
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