Republic of Zimbabwe
- proper noun
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República de Zimbabue
- The Republic of Zimbabwe became independent in 1980 after a long struggle for liberation.
Examples
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The president addressed the citizens of the Republic of Zimbabwe in a televised speech.
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Tourists are attracted to the natural beauty found in the Republic of Zimbabwe.
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The Republic of Zimbabwe is known for its stunning landscapes.
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Did you know that the Republic of Zimbabwe gained independence in 1980?
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The Republic of Zimbabwe became independent in 1980 after a long struggle for liberation.
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The president addressed the citizens of the Republic of Zimbabwe in a televised speech.
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Tourists are attracted to the natural beauty found in the Republic of Zimbabwe.
Synonyms
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3.1
A country in southern Africa famous for Victoria Falls and the ruins of Great Zimbabwe
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is compositionally built from 'republic' (a system of government) + 'of' + the country name 'Zimbabwe', so its meaning as the official name of Zimbabwe is directly derivable from the constituents. This naming pattern ("Republic of X") is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the component words will readily understand it.
Etymology
Republic of Zimbabwe takes its name from Zimbabwe, which comes from a Shona phrase meaning 'houses of stone' and brings to mind the ancient stone city called Great Zimbabwe. The full title Republic of Zimbabwe was chosen when the country became 'independent' in 1980 to show it is a 'republic', a country that rules itself.