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Republic of Honduras

Republic of Honduras

2.7
A country in Central America known for its beaches, rainforests, and Mayan ruins
  • proper noun
translation icon : República de Honduras
  • In 1821, the Republic of Honduras gained independence from Spanish colonial rule.

Examples

  • The Republic of Honduras is known for its Mayan ruins and diverse wildlife.

  • Many tourists visit the Republic of Honduras to explore its beaches and rainforests.

  • The Republic of Honduras is known for its rich culture.

  • Have you ever visited the Republic of Honduras?

  • In 1821, the Republic of Honduras gained independence from Spanish colonial rule.

  • Many tourists visit the Republic of Honduras to explore its beaches and rainforests.

  • The Republic of Honduras is known for its Mayan ruins and diverse wildlife.

Synonyms

Honduras
vsRepublic of Honduras
66 1.5

A country in Central America known for ancient Mayan ruins and coffee

is the formal full official name of the same Central American country

Surface Forms

Republic of Honduras main

Morphology

republic + of + Honduras

The meaning is directly composed from 'republic' (a state governed by representatives) + 'of' + the place name 'Honduras', yielding 'the republic named Honduras.' The 'Republic of X' pattern is cross-linguistically common (e.g., Spanish 'República de Honduras'), so a B1 learner who knows the constituents would readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Republic of Honduras comes from early Spanish sailors who named the coast Honduras, a word for 'deep waters' when they found a very deep bay. Republic means a 'country' ruled by elected leaders, so the name today is the official name of that nation.