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Republic of Malawi

Republic of Malawi

3.8
A country in southeastern Africa with no coast and a large lake called Lake Malawi
  • proper noun
translation icon : República de Malaui
  • In 1964, the Republic of Malawi became independent from British colonial rule.

Examples

  • Did you know that the Republic of Malawi was once called Nyasaland?

  • The Republic of Malawi is known for its beautiful lake and diverse wildlife.

  • She traveled across southern Africa, visiting the Republic of Malawi during her journey.

  • The Republic of Malawi is known for its stunning lakes.

  • In 1964, the Republic of Malawi became independent from British colonial rule.

  • The Republic of Malawi is known for its beautiful lake and diverse wildlife.

  • She traveled across southern Africa, visiting the Republic of Malawi during her journey.

Synonyms

Malawi
vsRepublic of Malawi
20 4.2

A country in southeast Africa beside Lake Malawi

is the longer official form used instead of the short country name
Nyasaland
vsRepublic of Malawi
  • Literature
1 9.7

The former name of Malawi before independence in 1964

is the present name for the country rather than the earlier name

Surface Forms

Republic of Malawi main

Morphology

republic + of + Malawi

The phrase is a straightforward composition: 'republic' (a state governed by elected representatives) + 'of' (linking particle) + 'Malawi' (the country) yields the political entity named Malawi in its republican form. This place-name construction is cross-linguistically common and directly interpretable by a B1 learner who knows the constituent words.

Etymology

Republic of Malawi takes its name from Malawi, an old local word linked to the Maravi people. One popular story says Malawi meant 'flames' because the sun makes Lake Malawi shine like fire, so the country's name remembers its land and people.