Republic of Senegal
- proper noun
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República de Senegal
- Did you know that the Republic of Senegal gained independence in 1960?
Examples
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French is the official language of the Republic of Senegal.
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The Republic of Senegal is known for its vibrant music and art scenes.
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After gaining independence, the Republic of Senegal became a member of the United Nations.
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The Republic of Senegal is known for its vibrant culture.
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After gaining independence, the Republic of Senegal became a member of the United Nations.
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French is the official language of the Republic of Senegal.
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The Republic of Senegal is known for its vibrant music and art scenes.
Synonyms
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A country in West Africa on the Atlantic coast with capital Dakar
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase 'Republic of Senegal' is directly compositional: 'republic' (a state governed by representatives) combined with the country name 'Senegal' yields the official name of that country. The 'Republic of X' construction is cross-linguistically common and follows a transparent naming pattern that a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily understand.
Etymology
Republic of Senegal comes from the Senegal River on the country's coast. One popular story says the river's name came from a local phrase meaning 'our canoe' because people used canoes for travel and trade, so the country took the river's name and is called 'Senegal' today.