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Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic

6.9
The official name for Laos, a country in Southeast Asia with no sea
  • proper noun
  • Formal
translation icon : República Democrática Popular Lao
  • The capital of the Lao People's Democratic Republic is Vientiane.

Examples

  • The Lao People's Democratic Republic joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in 1997.

  • Much of the Lao People's Democratic Republic is covered by mountains and hill country.

  • Her research focused on traditional textiles produced in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

  • The Lao People's Democratic Republic is known for its beautiful landscapes.

  • The Lao People's Democratic Republic is famous for its ancient temples and vibrant culture.

  • In the Lao People's Democratic Republic, many festivals celebrate the rich traditions of its people.

  • Tourists often visit the Lao People's Democratic Republic to explore its natural beauty and historical sites.

Synonyms

Laos
vsLao People's Democratic Republic
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A country in Southeast Asia with no coast, mountains, and the Mekong River

is the formal full country title used in official or legal contexts

Surface Forms

Lao People's Democratic Republic main
Lao PDR main

Morphology

Lao + People's + democratic + republic

The phrase is compositional: 'Lao' (of Laos) + 'People's' (of the people) + 'democratic' + 'republic' yields the formal meaning 'the democratic republic of the Lao people' (i.e., the official state name). This construction follows common cross‑linguistic and English patterns for country names (e.g., People's Republic of China), so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Lao People's Democratic Republic is the country's 'official name'. It breaks into parts: Lao means the Lao people, and People's and Democratic Republic show a government that says it rules for the people, so the long name tells you the country's formal political title.