Balkans

/ˈbɔlkənz/

Definitions of Balkans

1. noun

   the major mountain range of Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula
   synonyms: Balkan Mountain Range, Balkan Mountains

   example of:

   chain, chain of mountains, mountain chain, mountain range, range, range of mountains

   a series of hills or mountains
2. noun

   a large peninsula in southeastern Europe containing the Balkan Mountain Range
   synonyms: Balkan Peninsula

   example of:

   peninsula

   a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
3. noun

   the Balkan countries collectively
   example of:

   European country, European nation

   any one of the countries occupying the European continent