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Republic of Niger

Republic of Niger

4.2
A country in West Africa with no coast that is mostly covered by the Sahara Desert
  • proper noun
  • /rɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈniːʒɛr/
translation icon : República del Níger
  • The president of the Republic of Niger addressed the nation during the independence celebrations.

Examples

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

  • International aid organizations have increased their efforts in the Republic of Niger to combat food shortages.

  • Drought is a significant concern for farmers living in the Republic of Niger.

  • Have you ever visited the Republic of Niger?

  • Drought is a significant concern for farmers living in the Republic of Niger.

  • International aid organizations have increased their efforts in the Republic of Niger to combat food shortages.

  • Have you ever visited the Republic of Niger?

Synonyms

Niger
vsRepublic of Niger
38 2.5

A country in West Africa mostly covered by desert with no coast

uses the formal official title rather than the shorter common name

Surface Forms

Republic of Niger main

Morphology

republic + of + Niger

The meaning is directly compositional: 'republic' (a state/government form) + 'of' + the proper name 'Niger' denotes the political entity or country. This naming pattern ("Republic of X") is common cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand it refers to the country/state.

Etymology

Republic of Niger may come from the Niger River, a long river that helped people live and travel there, and Republic means a country with elected leaders. So, Republic of Niger is the 'official name' of the country of Niger.