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Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

4.2
A country in South Asia that is a Muslim republic
  • proper noun
  • Formal
translation icon : República Islámica de Pakistán
  • Tourism is growing in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, attracting visitors to its rich culture and history.

Examples

  • The Islamic Republic of Pakistan was created in 1947, marking a significant moment in South Asia's history.

  • The current trajectory of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is far from the ideals and principles that the Prophet Muhammad sought to engender.

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  • The flag of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan features a white crescent and a star on a green background.

Synonyms

Pakistan
vsIslamic Republic of Pakistan
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A country in South Asia on the Indus River, created in 1947

is the formal official state name rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Islamic Republic of Pakistan main

Morphology

Islamic + republic + of + Pakistan

The phrase is a direct composition of 'Islamic' (related to Islam) + 'republic' (a form of government) + 'of Pakistan', so its meaning — Pakistan as a republic characterized by Islam — is immediately derivable from the parts. This noun-phrase pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows standard English composition, making it understandable to a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

Islamic Republic of Pakistan was the name chosen when the country became 'independent' in 1947; Islamic shows its connection to Islam and Republic means a state with leaders chosen by the people, so the full name explains why it is Pakistan's official name today.