Associations to the word «Croat»

Wiktionary

CROAT, noun. A native or inhabitant of Croatia; a person of Croatian citizenship or ethnicity.
CROAT, noun. (dated) An irregular soldier, generally from Croatia.
CROAT, proper noun. (uncommon) The Croatian lect.

Dictionary definition

CROAT, noun. A member of the Slavic people living in Croatia.

Wise words

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