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Republic of El Salvador

Republic of El Salvador

3.0
A country in Central America on the Pacific coast
  • proper noun
  • /rɪˈpʌblɪk əv ɛl sɑlˈvædɔr/
translation icon : República de El Salvador
  • Coffee is one of the main exports of the Republic of El Salvador.

Examples

  • Many tourists are drawn to the Pacific beaches of the Republic of El Salvador.

  • The Republic of El Salvador experienced significant political changes in the late 20th century.

  • The Republic of El Salvador is known for its beautiful beaches.

  • Did you know that the Republic of El Salvador has a rich cultural heritage?

  • Many tourists are drawn to the Pacific beaches of the Republic of El Salvador.

  • The Republic of El Salvador experienced significant political changes in the late 20th century.

  • Did you know that the Republic of El Salvador has a rich cultural heritage?

Synonyms

Salvador
vsRepublic of El Salvador
94 3.7

A country in Central America on the Pacific coast, officially called El Salvador

uses the full formal title placing the government type before the name
El Salvador
vsRepublic of El Salvador
5 2.5

A country in Central America on the Pacific coast

is the full formal official title rather than the short common name

Surface Forms

Republic of El Salvador main

Morphology

republic + of + El + Salvador

The phrase is a straightforward composition of the noun 'republic' with the prepositional linking 'of' plus a place name, so its meaning 'the republic named El Salvador' is directly derivable from the parts. This 'Republic of X' naming pattern is cross-linguistically common and a B1 learner who knows the constituents (even if 'El' is recognized as part of the Spanish name) will readily understand it refers to a country.

Etymology

Republic of El Salvador comes from Spanish. El Salvador literally means 'The Savior', and early Spanish explorers named the land in honor of Jesus, so the country's name still carries that meaning today.