Republic of Singapore
- proper noun
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República de Singapur
- Tourists often visit the Republic of Singapore to explore its unique blend of modernity and tradition.
Examples
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The Communists then established the People's Republic of China (PRC) in Peking (Beijing) on 1 October 1949.
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As for countries that already had aviation services with Taiwan before the establishment of diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, they can negotiate with the Chinese government to change the official nature of such services so as to be able to continue the operations as privately run commercial transportation undertakings.
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This energy has not only fueled domestic economic growth rates of 8 to 10 percent during the 1980s and early 1990s, but it has also turned the People's Republic of China (PRC) into a major indigenous producer of energy equipment and an important buyer on the international market.
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Syria's largest import markets have been Italy, Japan, the People's Republic of China, Korea, the Czech Republic, Romania, Turkey, Ukraine, Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, and Brazil.
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On the other hand, it should be pointed out that, in disregard of their international credibility, certain countries have breached the undertaking made at the time of the establishment of diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China by evolving official relations with Taiwan, thereby putting a spoke in the wheel of China's reunification.
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The Republic of Singapore is known for its impressive skyline and vibrant culture.
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In 1965, the Republic of Singapore became an independent nation, marking a significant moment in its history.
Synonyms
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A small country that is a single city in Southeast Asia with a busy port and many banks
Surface Forms
Morphology
The name is directly compositional: knowing 'republic' (a state governed by representatives) and 'Singapore' allows a learner to infer this is the republican state called Singapore. The 'X of Y' naming pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows standard noun + of + proper noun composition, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand the meaning.
Etymology
Republic of Singapore is the official name given after Singapore became independent in 1965. The word republic means a state whose leaders are chosen by the people, not a king, and Singapore is the island nation, so the name shows it is an independent 'country'.