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Republic of Suriname

Republic of Suriname

5.1
A country in northeast South America on the Atlantic coast
  • proper noun
  • /rɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈsʊrɪnɑːm/
translation icon : República de Surinam
  • The Republic of Suriname became independent from the Netherlands in 1975.

Examples

  • The Republic of Suriname is known for its rich biodiversity.

  • Rainforests cover much of the Republic of Suriname, making it one of South America's most biodiverse countries.

  • Dutch is the official language of the Republic of Suriname.

  • Have you ever visited the Republic of Suriname?

  • The Republic of Suriname is known for its diverse wildlife and rich cultural heritage.

  • In 1975, the Republic of Suriname achieved independence from Dutch colonial rule.

  • Suriname is a South American nation located on the Atlantic coast, officially called the Republic of Suriname.

Synonyms

Suriname
vsRepublic of Suriname
5 5.3

A country in northeastern South America on the Atlantic coast that became independent from the Netherlands in 1975

is the longer official title used in formal or legal contexts
Surinam
vsRepublic of Suriname
1 4.5

A country in northeast South America on the Atlantic coast

is the modern official spelling rather than the older form
Netherlands Guiana
vsRepublic of Suriname
8.6

A former name for Suriname, a country in northeast South America

is the current sovereign state's official name rather than the old colonial name
Dutch Guiana
vsRepublic of Suriname
  • Literature
7.6

Former name for the country now called Suriname in northeastern South America when it was controlled by the Netherlands

is the modern independent country's official name replacing the colonial-era term

Surface Forms

Republic of Suriname main

Morphology

republic + of + Suriname

The phrase is a compositional country name: 'republic' (a state governed by elected representatives) + 'of' + 'Suriname' (the country), so a learner who knows those words will understand it refers to Suriname as a republic. The 'Republic of [Country]' naming pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows standard noun-noun/possessive composition, making the meaning immediately inferable at B1 level.

Etymology

Republic of Suriname takes its name from the local Suriname River and the people early visitors called 'Surinen', and European settlers used that local name for the area. When the country left Dutch rule in 1975 it became a republic, an independent 'country', so the full name shows it is the independent nation of Suriname.