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Republic of Mali

Republic of Mali

4.4
A country in northwestern Africa with no coast that became independent from France in 1960
  • proper noun
translation icon : República de Malí
  • The Republic of Mali declared its independence from France in 1960.

Examples

  • The Niger River is vital to agriculture in the Republic of Mali.

  • The capital city of the Republic of Mali is Bamako, which is situated along the Niger River.

  • Many ancient empires flourished where the Republic of Mali now stands.

  • The Republic of Mali is known for its rich cultural heritage.

  • Did you know that the Republic of Mali was a French colony?

  • The Republic of Mali is located in northwestern Africa and is known for its diverse landscapes.

  • In 1960, the Republic of Mali gained independence from French colonial rule.

Synonyms

Mali
vsRepublic of Mali
35 4.1

A country in West Africa known for its long history and culture

emphasizes independence in 1960 and a northwestern African location

Surface Forms

Republic of Mali main

Morphology

republic + of + Mali

The phrase is compositionally built from 'republic' (a state governed by elected representatives) + 'of' (linking) + 'Mali' (the country name), so the meaning 'the country Mali in its republican form' is directly derivable from the parts. This genitive naming pattern ("Republic of X") is cross-linguistically common and productive, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily understand it.

Etymology

Republic of Mali takes its name from the old Mali Empire, a powerful kingdom famous for rich kings, gold and long trade routes including the city of Timbuktu. After independence from France in 1960, the country kept the name Mali and added 'Republic' to show it was now an 'independent state'.