Republic of Costa Rica
- proper noun
- /rɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈkoʊstə ˈriːkə/
- Formal
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República de Costa Rica
- The Republic of Costa Rica is renowned for its biodiversity and scenic landscapes.
Examples
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Numerous international organizations have their regional headquarters in the Republic of Costa Rica.
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After gaining independence, the Republic of Costa Rica maintained a tradition of civil peace.
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The Republic of Costa Rica is famous for its biodiversity.
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Have you ever visited the Republic of Costa Rica?
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The Republic of Costa Rica is renowned for its biodiversity and scenic landscapes.
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After gaining independence, the Republic of Costa Rica maintained a tradition of civil peace.
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Numerous international organizations have their regional headquarters in the Republic of Costa Rica.
Synonyms
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A Central American country with many forests, beaches, and animals, with its capital at San José
Surface Forms
Morphology
republic + of + Costa + Rica
The phrase is fully compositional: 'Republic of X' denotes the state/governmental form of the named place, so a learner who knows 'republic' and the place name 'Costa Rica' can readily infer the meaning. This naming pattern is cross-linguistically common (e.g. Spanish 'República de Costa Rica'), making the expression transparent to B1 learners.
Etymology
Republic of Costa Rica comes from two parts. After leaving Spanish rule the people chose a republic, with leaders they elect instead of a king, and Spanish explorers called the land Costa Rica, which means 'rich coast'. So the name is the country's official name and shows it is a country run by elected leaders.