Hungarian

noun

Hun·​gar·​i·​an ˌhəŋ-ˈger-ē-ən 

1

a

: a native or inhabitant of Hungary : magyar

b

: a person of Hungarian descent

2

: the Finno-Ugric language of the Hungarians

Hungarian adjective

Examples of Hungarian in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And after several years of ups and downs, the team came back strong this year, which saw both Norris and Piastri score their first F1 wins this year at the Miami Grand Prix and Hungarian Grand Prix, respectively. —Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024

Finally, the whiskey was put into Hungarian Tokaji, American rye, and bourbon barrels to marry for a period of time. —Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024

Ocon's first and only victory for Alpine came in 2021 at the Hungarian Grand Prix. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024

The Hungarian has transformed his country’s democratic system by changing electoral laws to ensure only his party can win elections. —Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

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