Republic of Cote d'Ivoire
- proper noun
- /rɪˈpʌblɪk əv koʊt dɪˈvɔr/
- Formal
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República de Côte d'Ivoire
- The Republic of Cote d'Ivoire is renowned for its cocoa production.
Examples
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Tourism in the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire has been increasing steadily in recent years.
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Officials from the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire attended the African Union summit.
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The Republic of Cote d'Ivoire has a rich cultural heritage.
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Did you know that the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire is famous for its cocoa?
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The Republic of Cote d'Ivoire is known for its beautiful beaches and warm climate.
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In the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, the government promotes economic growth and stability.
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The Republic of Cote d'Ivoire has been praised for its political stability compared to its neighbors.
Synonyms
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A country in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea called Côte d'Ivoire
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A country in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea, also called Ivory Coast
Surface Forms
Morphology
republic + of + Cote + d'Ivoire
The structure is fully compositional: 'Republic of' + a place name signals a state, so a learner who knows 'republic' and the genitive/linking 'of' will understand this denotes the country named Cote d'Ivoire. Although the place name contains French morphemes ('côte' = coast, 'ivoire' = ivory) and is a proper noun, the overall meaning as a country's official name is derivable from the constituents and common cross-linguistic naming patterns.
Etymology
Republic of Cote d'Ivoire may come from the French words Cote and Ivoire, which together mean 'Coast of Ivory' because the coastal area was once known for its ivory trade. 'Republic' simply shows it is a country with its own government.