Federal Republic of Nigeria
- proper noun
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República Federal de Nigeria
- Tourists often visit the landmarks in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, such as the Obudu Mountain Resort.
Examples
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Many international organizations collaborate with the Federal Republic of Nigeria on development projects.
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This body came to be known as the Political Bureau, and it produced a 254-page report of recommendations entitled Report of the Political Bureau (Federal Republic of Nigeria 1987a).
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The Federal Republic of Nigeria is known for its diverse cultures and languages.
Synonyms
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A country in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea with the most people in Africa
Surface Forms
Morphology
federal + republic + of + Nigeria
The phrase is a literal, compositional country name made from 'federal' (relating to a federation) + 'republic' (a state with elected representatives) + 'Nigeria', so a learner who knows those words can readily infer it denotes Nigeria's official political form. This naming pattern ("Federal Republic of X") is common cross-linguistically, making the expression predictable and transparent to B1 learners.
Etymology
The name Federal Republic of Nigeria shows a simple idea: federal means a 'group of states' working together under one government, and republic means 'leaders chosen by the people' rather than a king. So the name tells you that Nigeria is made of states that share power and are run by elected leaders, which is why it is the country's official title.