Kingdom of Thailand
- proper noun
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Reino de Tailandia
- The Kingdom of Thailand is famous for its beautiful beaches.
Examples
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The Kingdom of Thailand was formerly known as Siam until 1939.
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Many tourists visit the Kingdom of Thailand for its beaches and cultural heritage.
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The new ambassador has been stationed in the Kingdom of Thailand since January.
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Have you ever visited the Kingdom of Thailand?
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Many tourists visit the Kingdom of Thailand for its beaches and cultural heritage.
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The Kingdom of Thailand was formerly known as Siam until 1939.
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Have you ever visited the Kingdom of Thailand?
Synonyms
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A country in Southeast Asia with beaches, temples, and the capital Bangkok
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase 'Kingdom of Thailand' is transparently compositional: a B1 learner who knows 'kingdom' (a sovereign state) and 'Thailand' will readily interpret it as the state of Thailand governed as a kingdom. The 'X of Y' naming pattern is cross-linguistically common and simply forms the official country name, so prior exposure is not required for comprehension.
Etymology
Kingdom of Thailand comes from the words kingdom, meaning a country ruled by a king, and Thailand, meaning 'land of the Thai people' or often 'land of the free'. The country used to be called 'Siam' until 1939, so the modern name shows both the nation and its king, and that's why it is the official name today.