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Republic of Bulgaria

Republic of Bulgaria

3.3
A country in southeastern Europe on the Balkan Peninsula
  • proper noun
translation icon : República de Bulgaria
  • The capital city of the Republic of Bulgaria is Sofia.

Examples

  • The Republic of Bulgaria became a member of the European Union in 2007.

  • Tourism is an important industry in the Republic of Bulgaria.

  • The Republic of Bulgaria is known for its rich history.

  • Did you know that the Republic of Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007?

  • The Republic of Bulgaria became a member of the European Union in 2007.

  • The capital city of the Republic of Bulgaria is Sofia.

  • Tourism is an important industry in the Republic of Bulgaria.

Synonyms

Bulgaria
vsRepublic of Bulgaria
34 1.0

A country in southeastern Europe on the eastern Balkan Peninsula

is the official formal name used in official contexts

Surface Forms

Republic of Bulgaria main

Morphology

republic + of + Bulgaria

The meaning is directly compositional: 'republic' (a form of government) combined with the country name 'Bulgaria' and the genitive/linking 'of' yields the political entity name. The 'Republic of X' naming pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows standard noun + of + proper noun composition, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will readily understand it.

Etymology

Republic of Bulgaria comes from the word republic, which means a country where leaders are chosen, and Bulgaria, the name the land got from early people called the Bulgars. So the name simply means 'the country of Bulgaria' with a government where leaders are chosen.