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Republic of Slovenia

Republic of Slovenia

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A country in central Europe that borders Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Croatia and became independent in 1991
  • proper noun
translation icon : República de Eslovenia
  • Did you know that the Republic of Slovenia has a population of about 2 million?

Examples

  • She traveled through the Republic of Slovenia during her summer holiday.

  • The Republic of Slovenia is known for its alpine scenery and vibrant cultural life.

  • After gaining independence in 1991, the Republic of Slovenia rapidly developed its economy.

  • The Republic of Slovenia is known for its beautiful landscapes.

  • The Republic of Slovenia is known for its stunning Alpine scenery and beautiful lakes.

  • In 1991, the Republic of Slovenia declared its independence from Yugoslavia.

  • The capital city of the Republic of Slovenia is Ljubljana, which is rich in history and culture.

Synonyms

Slovenia
vsRepublic of Slovenia
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A country in central Europe known for its mountains, lakes, and old towns

is the formal state title specifying borders and official status
Slovenija
vsRepublic of Slovenia
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A central European country with mountains that became independent from Yugoslavia in 1991

is the official formal state title rather than the native short name

Surface Forms

Republic of Slovenia main

Morphology

republic + of + Slovenia

The phrase is fully compositional: 'republic' (a form of government) + 'of' + the country name 'Slovenia' directly denotes the political entity of Slovenia. This naming pattern is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily understand the meaning.

Etymology

Republic of Slovenia is the country's official name and it simply means the state of the Slovene people. The word Republic shows it is a state and Slovenia comes from the word 'Slovene', the name for the local people, so the full name means 'the country of the Slovenes' and has been used since independence in 1991.