Suomi
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- proper noun
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Suomi
- When visiting the country, it's important to understand that Suomi is the native name for Finland.
- Suomi satellite
Examples
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In Finnish, the word Suomi refers to the nation of Finland, emphasizing its cultural significance.
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Suomi NPP observes Earth's surface twice every day, once in daylight and once at night.
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Within the culture, Suomi is the traditional name for the language and the nation.
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Suomi NPP was launched on Oct. 28, 2011, from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
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One year later, Suomi NPP has orbited Earth more than 5,000 times and begun returning images and data that provide critical weather and climate measurements of complex Earth systems.
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NASA/NOAA's Suomi NPP captures a nighttime view of Sandy's landfall.
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On Oct. 28, 2011, the Suomi National Polar-orbiting Partnership (NPP) satellite successfully blasted into orbit in a spectacular night launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif.
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The traditional name for Finland in the Finnish language is Suomi, reflecting the country's heritage.
Synonyms
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A country in northern Europe
A country in northern Europe that became independent from Russia in 1917
Surface Forms
Etymology
Suomi is the name Finns use for their country, the place English speakers call 'Finland'. A helpful way to remember it is to think that Suomi likely comes from an old word for the land or the people who lived there, which is why it now names the country.