Meimurski

Meimurski is an adjectival term referring to Međimurje, a region in northern Croatia. In standard Croatian the form Međimurski is used; Meimurski appears in some anglicized spellings or historical texts. The term is applied to things connected with Međimurje, including the regional dialect, culture, and geography.

Geographically, Međimurje is a compact region in northern Croatia, bordered in part by the Mura and Drava rivers and close to Slovenia and Hungary. The region’s administrative center is the town of Čakovec. The landscape is characterized by lowlands and fertile agricultural land, with a long tradition of grape growing and fruit production.

Linguistically, the Međimurje dialect is typically categorized within the Kajkavian subgroup of Croatian, though it features distinctive elements and vocabulary influenced by neighboring languages such as Hungarian and Slovene. The dialect is spoken locally and preserved in folklore, local media, and education.

Culturally, Međimurje has a recognized folk heritage, including traditional music, costumes, and regional cuisine. Festivals, crafts, and rural tourism celebrate the distinct identity of the area, while agriculture remains an important economic activity alongside urban industry in Čakovec and surrounding towns.

As a surname, Meimurski (Međimurski) may indicate origin from the Međimurje region. The term also appears in toponyms and in cultural references related to Međimurje.