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Principality of Monaco

Principality of Monaco

6.0
A very small independent country on the French Riviera ruled by a prince
  • proper noun
translation icon : Principado de Mónaco
  • The wealth and luxury of the Principality of Monaco attract tourists from around the world.

Examples

  • The Principality of Monaco is famous for its luxurious lifestyle.

  • The Principality of Monaco is famous for its annual Formula One Grand Prix.

  • She traveled through the Principality of Monaco during her summer trip to Europe.

  • The Principality of Monaco has one of the highest population densities in the world.

  • Have you ever visited the Principality of Monaco?

  • Known for its glamorous casinos, the Principality of Monaco is a popular destination for high-rollers.

  • Many famous events, like the Monaco Grand Prix, take place in the Principality of Monaco each year.

Synonyms

Monaco
vsPrincipality of Monaco
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A very small independent country on the coast of southern France ruled by a prince

emphasizes wealth casinos and tax haven status rather than neutral facts

Surface Forms

Principality of Monaco main

Morphology

principality + of + Monaco

The phrase is fully compositional: 'principality' means a territory ruled by a prince and 'Monaco' is the place-name, so 'Principality of Monaco' directly denotes Monaco as the principality (a small independent country). The genitive 'of' plus a proper noun is a common, transparent pattern across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Principality of Monaco comes from two parts: principality meaning land 'ruled by a prince' and Monaco, a name that may come from an old word for a 'single house' because long ago a tiny settlement grew around one important building on the rock. So the full name reminds us it is a very small, independent country ruled by a prince today.