Czechoslovak (Noun)
Meaning
A native or inhabitant of the former republic of Czechoslovakia.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The famous novelist was a Czechoslovak who had written many novels set in the city of Prague.
- During the communist era, many Czechoslovaks defected to the West in search of better living conditions.
- She was a Czechoslovak who emigrated to the United States after the fall of communism in her homeland.
- As a Czechoslovak, he was fluent in both Czech and Slovak languages.
- After the dissolution of Czechoslovakia, many Czechoslovaks struggled to identify themselves as either Czech or Slovak.