Georgia
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3.6
- proper noun
- /ˈdʒɔrdʒə/
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Georgia (país)
- To many in the West, Russia's 2008 invasion of Georgia seemed to prove the Kremlin's land hunger.
- Republic of Georgia
- Soviet republic of Georgia
- Georgia and Russia
And then the Russians invaded Georgia and the country.
- And then the Russians invaded Georgia and the country.
- And they went into Georgia and annexed parts of Osatia.
- Russia had, Russia was was the first to work on direct conflict in short bursts in places like Georgia and Crimea and then Ukraine.
- And yet, since then, we've had complete lows, like when Russia was seen to have invaded Georgia.
- Albania, Georgia, Turkey, Botswana, beautiful country.
- In the last few years we've seen tanks rolling into Georgia and Ukraine, and of this I'm completely sure.
- People from Armenia, people from Georgia, people from Iran, they have never questioned my existence because they're not real.
- Did you happen to stay when we're in Cancun listening to the the the president of this the Soviet country of Georgia speak?
Examples
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Acceptance as a part of the University of Georgia community is important to me.
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Yeah, the cost of living in Georgia is rising.
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We remember the Rose Revolution in Georgia.
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Ex-Soviet Georgia has become a focus of tension between Russia and the West.
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For example, following agreements between the governments, travel between Turkey and Georgia became passport-free in 2012.
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And in August 2008, Russia invaded Georgia and effectively detached two mountain enclaves from its territory.
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Founded in 1867 by African Americans in Augusta, Georgia, Atlanta Baptist initially trained black ministers.
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Tourists flock to Georgia to explore its stunning landscapes and rich history.
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After gaining independence in 1991, Georgia has developed a unique cultural identity.
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The capital city of Georgia, Tbilisi, is famous for its diverse architecture and vibrant nightlife.
Idioms
Compounds
- US
A large tree with long needles and twisted branches from the southeastern United States used for timber
- US
A shrub or small tree that grows in southern US swamps whose bark is used to treat fever
A holly shrub with glossy leaves and red berries that grows in the southeastern United States
A narrow part of the sea that lies between Vancouver Island and the mainland of British Columbia, Canada
Surface Forms
Morphology
Georgia = George (semi-transparent) = George + ia
Derived from the personal name 'George' with the place-name suffix '-ia'; the morphological relation is visible but the suffix does not convey predictable meaning to all learners.
Etymology
Georgia (the country) is called 'Sakartvelo' by its people, but English speakers probably began using the familiar name George for the land — one popular story says this comes from the region's long link to the saint George, which is why the country is known as Georgia in English.