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Italian Republic

Italian Republic

3.0
The country of Italy in southern Europe that has an elected president
  • proper noun
  • /ɪˈtæljən rɪˈpʌblɪk/
translation icon : República Italiana
  • The government of the Italian Republic was established in 1946 after a referendum abolished the monarchy.

Examples

  • The Italian Republic is renowned for its art, architecture, and culinary traditions.

  • She is a dual citizen of France and the Italian Republic.

  • The Italian Republic was established in 1946.

  • Have you ever visited the Italian Republic?

  • The Italian Republic is renowned for its art, architecture, and culinary traditions.

  • She is a dual citizen of France and the Italian Republic.

  • The government of the Italian Republic was established in 1946 after a referendum abolished the monarchy.

Synonyms

Italy
vsItalian Republic
499 1.0

A country in southern Europe shaped like a boot and famous for its history and food

is the official formal name used by the country's government

Surface Forms

Italian Republic main

Morphology

Italian + republic

The meaning 'the republic of Italy' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'Italian' (of or relating to Italy) with 'republic' (a state governed by elected representatives). This modifier+noun composition is a standard, cross-linguistically common naming pattern for countries, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily understand the MWE.

Etymology

Italian Republic comes from 1946, when people in Italy voted to end the king and make the country a 'republic'. So the name shows that Italy is led by people chosen by vote, not by a king.