The name "Slobodan Milosevic" is pronounced /slɔːbədæn mɪˈlɒʃəvɪtʃ/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first name, "Slobodan," is spelled as it sounds, with the stress on the second syllable. The last name, "Milosevic," is pronounced with the stress on the second-to-last syllable and written with a "c" at the end in Serbian Cyrillic, which is equivalent to "ch" sound. The correct spelling of this name is important not only for accuracy but also for showing respect to the person being referred to.
Slobodan Milosevic was a Serbian politician who held numerous positions of power in the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia and the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Born on August 20, 1941, Milosevic began his political career in the 1980s when he became the President of the Socialist Republic of Serbia.
Milosevic is primarily remembered for his involvement in the Yugoslav Wars, particularly the Bosnian War and the Kosovo War. He advocated for the expansion of Serbian influence in the region and played a significant role in fueling ethnic tensions and conflicts. Milosevic's policies and actions, characterized by nationalism and the promotion of Serbian interests, are widely regarded as having incited violence and caused the deaths of thousands of people.
In 1999, Milosevic was indicted by the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia on charges of crimes against humanity, including genocide and ethnic cleansing. This made him the first sitting head of state to be charged with such crimes.
In 2001, Milosevic was arrested and subsequently transferred to The Hague to stand trial before the tribunal. However, before a verdict could be reached, Milosevic died in his prison cell on March 11, 2006.
Slobodan Milosevic's political career and actions sparked intense international debate and criticism. His legacy remains controversial, with some considering him a war criminal and others seeing him as a nationalistic leader defending Serbian interests.
The name "Slobodan Milosevic" is a Slavic name, composed of two parts - "Slobodan" and "Milosevic".
1. Slobodan: This is a common given name in the Slavic languages, primarily used in Serbia, Croatia, and other Balkan countries. It is derived from Slavic words: "sloboda" meaning "freedom", and the suffix "-an" indicating possession or belonging. Therefore, Slobodan means "the one who possesses freedom" or "the one who belongs to/stands for freedom".
2. Milosevic: This is a surname of Serbian origin. The name is composed of two elements - "Milo" and "sevic". "Milo" is a Slavic word meaning "pleasant", "dear", or "kind".