Rumelian

1 of 2

adjective

Ru·​me·​lian

variants or Roumelian

(ˈ)rü¦mēlēən,

-lyən

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Rumelia, former European division of the Turkish Empire

2

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Rumelia

Rumelian

2 of 2

noun

variants or Roumelian

"

plural -s

: a native or inhabitant of Rumelia

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Rumelia, former division of the Turkish empire that included Albania, Macedonia, and Thrace + English -an

Noun

Rumelia + -an (noun suffix)

First Known Use

Adjective

1756, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1767, in the meaning defined above

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