Republic of Guinea
- proper noun
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República de Guinea
- Did you know that the Republic of Guinea gained independence in 1958?
Examples
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The Republic of Guinea is known for its rich natural resources, particularly bauxite.
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Several international organizations support development projects in the Republic of Guinea.
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After visiting the Republic of Guinea, she wrote a book about her experiences in West Africa.
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The Republic of Guinea is known for its rich natural resources.
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Several international organizations support development projects in the Republic of Guinea.
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After visiting the Republic of Guinea, she wrote a book about her experiences in West Africa.
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Did you know that the Republic of Guinea gained independence in 1958?
Synonyms
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A country in West Africa on the Atlantic coast
A former French colony in West Africa that became independent in 1958
Surface Forms
Morphology
Republic + of + Guinea
The phrase names a country and is compositionally built from 'Republic' (a form of state/government) + 'of' + the place name 'Guinea', so its meaning as the official state 'the Republic of Guinea' is directly derivable from its parts. This official naming pattern (Republic of X) is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily understand it.
Etymology
Republic of Guinea gets its name from Guinea, the old name sailors and traders used for this part of West Africa. One popular story says Guinea may come from a local word meaning 'land of the people', so Republic of Guinea simply means the 'republic' of that region.