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Azerbajdzhan Republic

Azerbajdzhan Republic

7.3
A country in southwest Asia on the Caspian Sea
  • proper noun
  • /ˌɑːzərbaɪˈdʒɑːn rɪˈpʌblɪk/
translation icon : República de Azerbaiyán
  • The capital city of the Azerbajdzhan Republic is Baku.

Examples

  • The Azerbajdzhan Republic declared its independence in 1991 after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

  • Oil exports are a major part of the economy of the Azerbajdzhan Republic.

  • The Azerbajdzhan Republic is known for its rich culture.

  • Did you know that the Azerbajdzhan Republic has beautiful landscapes?

  • The Azerbajdzhan Republic is located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia.

  • Tourism is growing rapidly in the Azerbajdzhan Republic due to its historical sites.

  • Many international companies invest in the Azerbajdzhan Republic for its oil reserves.

Synonyms

Azerbaijan
vsAzerbajdzhan Republic
35 3.9

A country between Eastern Europe and Western Asia by the Caspian Sea

uses a southwestern Asia perspective and stresses the Caspian Sea border
Azerbajdzhan
vsAzerbajdzhan Republic
8.6

A country in southwestern Asia formerly part of the Soviet Union with capital Baku

focuses more on its Caspian Sea border as a specific geographic detail
Azerbaijani Republic
vsAzerbajdzhan Republic
7.1

The official name for Azerbaijan, a country in western Asia

gives geographic detail instead, highlighting the sea border and alternative name

Surface Forms

Azerbajdzhan Republic main
Azerbajdzhan Republic main

Morphology

Azerbajdzhan + republic

The phrase is fully compositional: 'Azerbajdzhan' names the country and 'republic' denotes a type of state, so the meaning 'the republic of Azerbaijan' is directly derivable from its parts. This naming pattern is cross-linguistically common for country names, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily understand it.

Etymology

Azerbajdzhan Republic may come from an old Persian word Azer meaning 'fire' plus a regional name, so it originally meant 'land of fire'. The area was known for natural burning gas and long use of sacred flames, and that strong image helps explain the country's modern name.