Islamic State of Afghanistan
- proper noun
- Formal
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Estado Islámico de Afganistán
- The Islamic State of Afghanistan was established in 1992.
Examples
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The Islamic State of Afghanistan was recognized by the United Nations during most of the 1990s.
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Many refugees fled to neighboring countries during the civil war in the Islamic State of Afghanistan.
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Leaders of the Islamic State of Afghanistan struggled to establish stability after the fall of the communist government.
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Many people fled the Islamic State of Afghanistan during the conflict.
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The Islamic State of Afghanistan was recognized by the United Nations during most of the 1990s.
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Many refugees fled to neighboring countries during the civil war in the Islamic State of Afghanistan.
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Leaders of the Islamic State of Afghanistan struggled to establish stability after the fall of the communist government.
Synonyms
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A mountainous landlocked country in central Asia that borders Iran and Pakistan
Surface Forms
Morphology
Islamic + state + of + Afghanistan
The phrase is a straightforward composition of 'Islamic' (relating to Islam) + 'State' (nation) + 'of Afghanistan' and therefore denotes the nation of Afghanistan defined as Islamic; a learner who knows these words can derive that basic meaning. This Adjective + State + of + Place naming pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows normal English composition, so it is transparent (though specific historical or political nuances require background knowledge).
Etymology
Islamic State of Afghanistan was the official name used from 1992 to 2001 when leaders formed a government that said it would follow Islamic law. So the name means the country's official government at that time.