Baltic state
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4.0
- noun
:
país báltico
- At home, Russian public opinion overwhelmingly backed independence for the Baltic states.
- Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia
- the three Baltic states
- Baltic states and Poland
Examples
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The three Baltic states, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, represent a similar cluster.
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A similar process is also evident in the Baltic states.
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As a result, Russia could easily claim the island and use it for military operations against the Baltic states.
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After all, if the Baltic states could do it, why should they not dare to do the same?
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See the study on the independence of the Baltic states in the European Journal of Political Economy.
Blog text (14) -
NATO allies are, however, likely to extend their presence on the ground in the Baltic state.
Academic text (2015) -
In the case of the Baltic states, however, I believe other considerations must prevail.
Academic text (1990) -
The Baltic states, in turn, may align their policies more closely with those of the Nordic states.
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Almost a quarter-century after the breakup of the Soviet Union, the Kremlin still holds considerable influence in the Baltic states.
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The Baltic states, including Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, are known for their rich cultural heritage.
Synonyms
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One of the three countries Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania in northern Europe
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is directly compositional: 'Baltic' specifies the region (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) and 'state' means a nation, so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a country in the Baltic region. This literal, descriptive combination follows normal noun phrase composition and has clear equivalents in many languages, making it immediately understandable.
Etymology
Baltic state comes from the Baltic Sea, because these countries lie along its eastern coast. A state here means a 'country', so a Baltic state is one of the countries by that sea: Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania.