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Republic of Belarus

Republic of Belarus

1 4.3
A country in eastern Europe that used to be part of the Soviet Union
  • proper noun
translation icon : República de Bielorrusia
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Examples

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  • This tiny town of 2 received over 2,300 letters mailed on the dedication day, and the ceremony included a speech in Chinese by Consul Zhou of the People's Republic of China, who traveled 600 miles for the occasion.

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  • The Republic of Belarus is known for its rich history and diverse culture.

  • Tourists often explore the beautiful landscapes of the Republic of Belarus.

  • The capital city, Minsk, is located in the Republic of Belarus.

Synonyms

Belarus
vsRepublic of Belarus
20 2.8

A country in Eastern Europe with capital Minsk

is the formal full country name used in official contexts
Byelorussia
vsRepublic of Belarus
  • Archaic
3 9.0

Former name of the country now called Belarus used during the Soviet era

is the current official name rather than an older Soviet era term
White Russia
vsRepublic of Belarus
  • Archaic
8.9

An old name for the country now called Belarus

is the official modern name not the historical or regional label

Surface Forms

Republic of Belarus main

Morphology

republic + of + Belarus

The phrase is fully compositional: 'republic' (a state governed by representatives) combined with 'of' and the country name 'Belarus' yields the official name of that state. This noun-of-noun pattern is common across many languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Republic of Belarus begins with Republic, a country with no king, and ends with Belarus, which comes from old words meaning 'white' and 'Rus', the people and lands of early Slavs. After the Soviet Union ended, Belarus became independent, so the name shows it is a self-ruling country.