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Republic of the Sudan

Republic of the Sudan

1 3.3
A country in northeast Africa that borders the Red Sea and became independent in 1956
  • proper noun
  • Formal
translation icon : República del Sudán
  • After gaining independence in 1956, the Republic of the Sudan established its own government and constitution.

Examples

  • The Republic of the Sudan is known for its rich cultural heritage and ancient civilizations.

  • Tourists are drawn to the attractive landscapes of the Republic of the Sudan, especially the Nile River.

  • Among other cultures in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (including the Kuba, Yaka, and Suku), performers wearing masks similar to this example often play the role of a clown or fool.

    Academic text (2000)

Synonyms

Sudan
vsRepublic of the Sudan
115 1.0

A country in northeast Africa next to the Red Sea

is the official full state title used in formal contexts
Soudan
vsRepublic of the Sudan
  • Archaic
9.9

An old spelling for the country Sudan in northeast Africa

is the official modern form rather than an archaic spelling

Surface Forms

Republic of the Sudan main

Morphology

republic + of + the + Sudan

The phrase is fully compositional: combining 'republic' with the country name 'Sudan' (plus the linking preposition/article) yields the official name meaning 'the republic of Sudan.' This 'Republic of + country' pattern is common across languages and follows transparent noun-phrase composition, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will readily understand it.

Etymology

Republic of the Sudan puts Republic together with the older name Sudan, which may come from Arabic words meaning 'land of the blacks'. After independence, this full name became the country's official title, so the phrase now means the modern nation of Sudan.