Republic of the Marshall Islands
- proper noun
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República de las Islas Marshall
- The Republic of the Marshall Islands became independent in 1986 but continues to have close ties with the United States.
Examples
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The official currency of the Republic of the Marshall Islands is the US dollar.
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Rising sea levels are a significant concern for the people of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands is known for its beautiful coral reefs.
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Did you know that the Republic of the Marshall Islands has a unique culture?
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The Republic of the Marshall Islands is an island nation located in the central Pacific Ocean.
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Tourism is a growing industry in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, attracting visitors to its stunning beaches.
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In the Republic of the Marshall Islands, traditional navigation methods are still taught to the younger generations.
Synonyms
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An island country in the central Pacific Ocean with many small low islands
Surface Forms
Morphology
republic + of + the + Marshall + island
The phrase names a political entity built compositionally from known parts: 'republic' (a state governed by representatives) plus the place name 'Marshall Islands' (islands). A B1 learner who knows these constituents will readily infer it refers to the country made up of the Marshall Islands, so the meaning is transparent and follows common cross-linguistic naming patterns for states.
Etymology
Republic of the Marshall Islands takes its name from the islands, which were named after the explorer Marshall (John Marshall), who visited and made maps of them in the late 1700s. The word Republic shows it is a country with its own elected government and Islands shows it is made of many small islands, so the full name means 'a republic made up of the Marshall Islands'.