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Republic of Nauru

Republic of Nauru

6.7
A very small island country in the Pacific Ocean that earns most of its money from phosphate mining
  • proper noun
translation icon : República de Nauru
  • The economy of the Republic of Nauru relies heavily on phosphate exports.

Examples

  • The Republic of Nauru is one of the world's smallest independent nations.

  • The Republic of Nauru became a member of the United Nations in 1999.

  • Phosphate mining has significantly influenced the economy of the Republic of Nauru.

  • The Republic of Nauru is known for its beautiful beaches.

  • Have you ever visited the Republic of Nauru?

  • The Republic of Nauru is located in the Pacific Ocean and has a unique culture.

  • Tourism is a growing industry in the Republic of Nauru, attracting visitors to its scenic landscapes.

Synonyms

Nauru
vsRepublic of Nauru
3 6.8

A small island country in the central Pacific Ocean

emphasizes the country's reliance on phosphate exports rather than location
Nauru Island
vsRepublic of Nauru
7.5

A small island country in the central Pacific Ocean southwest of Hawaii

focuses on economic support from phosphate rather than geographic size or location
Pleasant Island
vsRepublic of Nauru
9.0

An earlier name for Nauru, a small island country in the central Pacific

is the current official name for the country today

Surface Forms

Republic of Nauru main

Morphology

republic + of + Nauru

This is a straightforward compositional name: 'republic' (a type of state) + 'of' + the place name 'Nauru' yields the state governed as a republic on Nauru. The construction 'Republic of X' is a common, cross-linguistic pattern for country names, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents can readily infer it refers to the country of Nauru.

Etymology

Republic of Nauru may come from the local word Nauru, from 'Anáoero', which people say meant 'I go to the beach', so imagine the island named for people walking to the shore. That's why the country's name simply means the nation of Nauru.