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Poland

Poland

293 1.0
A country in central Europe with cities like Warsaw
  • proper noun
  • /ˈpoʊlənd/
translation icon : Polonia
  • Warsaw, the capital of Poland, is known for its stunning architecture.
  • Republic of Poland
  • Germany and Poland
  • border of Poland

Their memories of Poland were so bitter.

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Examples

  • The World Bank will grant Poland $300 million in credits to finance infrastructure projects.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Many years ago, I met a couple from Poland, both survivors of the camps.

    Fiction book (1990)

  • One way or another, Poland would be free.

  • Soldiers, you have made Poland strong, confident and free.

  • We have one in Poland, right next to Ukraine.

  • And in Poland I bought a ton of art supplies.

  • My father emigrated as a child from Poland to New York City.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The paranoia has been running high since we arrived in Poland two weeks ago.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • Western governments provided two forms of financial assistance to Poland as the stabilization program was being launched.

    Academic text (1990)

  • We've put the mayor of Warsaw, Poland, on our advisory group.

Synonyms

Polska
vsPoland
1 7.1

The name for the country Poland in the Polish language

is the same name but used in English rather than the native language
Polonia
vsPoland
  • Archaic
1 9.9

The Latin or poetic name for the country Poland

is the common modern country name used in everyday and official references
Republic of Poland
vsPoland
2.7

An official name for the country Poland in central Europe

is the general name for the country rather than the full formal title

Compounds

Republic of Poland
2.7

An official name for the country Poland in central Europe

Surface Forms

Poland main

Etymology

The word Poland comes from the name of an old Slavic tribe, the Polanie, whose name comes from pole meaning 'field'. So Poland means 'land of the people of the fields', which explains why the country is named after its people and their land.