Bosniak

/ˈbɒzniæk/ noun

Definition

A member of a Slavic Muslim people native to Bosnia; a person of Bosnian Muslim ethnicity, culture, or heritage.

Etymology

From Bosnia (the region) plus '-ak' (a Slavic suffix for ethnic/national groups), following standard Slavic naming conventions for denoting peoples and their origins.

Kelly Says

The Bosniak people have a complex modern history tied to the breakup of Yugoslavia and Bosnian War—understanding the term 'Bosniak' requires knowing that Bosnia's population includes Muslim, Serb, and Croat communities.

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