Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
- proper noun
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República de Trinidad y Tobago
- The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago became an independent nation in 1962.
Examples
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The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is known for its vibrant culture.
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Tourism plays a vital role in the economy of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
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She moved to the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago for work after graduating from university.
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Have you ever visited the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago?
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The Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is home to diverse wildlife and beautiful beaches.
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In the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the annual Carnival attracts thousands of visitors.
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After years of hard work, she finally realized her dream of living in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
Synonyms
A country of two islands in the Caribbean near Venezuela
Surface Forms
Morphology
republic + of + Trinidad + and + Tobago
The phrase literally combines 'republic' (a sovereign state) with the place name 'Trinidad and Tobago' via the genitive/linking preposition 'of', so the meaning 'a sovereign country made up of the islands Trinidad and Tobago' is directly recoverable from the constituents. This is a common cross-linguistic naming pattern for states (e.g., 'Republic of France'), so a B1 learner who knows the words and the place names would readily understand it.
Etymology
The name Republic of Trinidad and Tobago comes from its two main islands: Trinidad was named 'Trinity' by Columbus, and Tobago probably comes from a local word for 'tobacco' that early visitors saw. The full name shows it is one country made of these two islands, and 'Republic' means an 'independent country'.
