People's Republic of Bangladesh
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- proper noun
- The People's Republic of Bangladesh achieved its independence from Pakistan in 1971.
Examples
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The People's Republic of Bangladesh has a population of 150 million people, is one of the most densely populated countries in the world, and has an average per capita income of around US$476 (http://web.worldbank.org).
Academic text (2010) -
The People's Republic of Bangladesh is known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant traditions.
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Tourism in the People's Republic of Bangladesh has increased significantly in recent years.
Synonyms
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A country in southern Asia next to India and Myanmar by the Bay of Bengal
Surface Forms
Morphology
People's + republic + of + Bangladesh
The meaning (the formal state name indicating Bangladesh is a republic ‘of the people’) is directly compositional from 'people's' (belonging to the people) + 'republic' (a form of government) + 'of Bangladesh' (the country). The naming pattern 'People's Republic of X' is a common, cross-linguistic government-name construction, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily infer this meaning.
Etymology
People's Republic of Bangladesh became the official name after the country won independence in 1971. The words People's and Republic were used to say the country was made 'for the people' and to be an 'independent nation', so the name now means Bangladesh's formal, official title.