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Kyrgyz Republic

Kyrgyz Republic

7.5
The official name of Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked country in Central Asia
  • proper noun
  • Formal
translation icon : República Kirguisa
  • Did you know that the Kyrgyz Republic became independent in 1991?

Examples

  • The Kyrgyz Republic is known for its stunning mountains.

  • The government of the Kyrgyz Republic announced new measures to boost the economy.

  • After gaining its independence, the Kyrgyz Republic established diplomatic relations with many countries.

  • She traveled through the mountains of the Kyrgyz Republic during her research expedition.

  • After gaining its independence, the Kyrgyz Republic established diplomatic relations with many countries.

  • The government of the Kyrgyz Republic announced new measures to boost the economy.

  • Did you know that the Kyrgyz Republic became independent in 1991?

Synonyms

Kyrgyzstan
vsKyrgyz Republic
11 6.9

A landlocked country in Central Asia next to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and China, independent since 1991

is the formal official name used for the same country
Kirghizstan
vsKyrgyz Republic
1 8.0

A landlocked country in Central Asia now officially called Kyrgyzstan

is the current official name rather than the historical variant
Kirgizstan
vsKyrgyz Republic
6.7

A country in Central Asia, also called Kyrgyzstan, known for its high mountains

is the formal official form rather than a common variant
Kirgiz
vsKyrgyz Republic
8.8

An alternative spelling of Kyrgyzstan, the landlocked country in Central Asia

is the official long-form name rather than a simple spelling variant

Surface Forms

Kyrgyz Republic main

Morphology

Kyrgyz + republic

The compound 'Kyrgyz Republic' transparently combines 'Kyrgyz' (relating to the people or nation) with 'republic' (a form of government), so its meaning as the official name of the country is directly inferable from the constituents. This naming pattern (Republic of X) is common cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily understand it refers to the country/state.

Etymology

Kyrgyz Republic comes from Kyrgyz (the people who live there) and Republic (a country where people choose leaders). After becoming independent in 1991, the country chose this 'official name' to show it was the nation of the Kyrgyz people with its own government, so today Kyrgyz Republic is the formal name for Kyrgyzstan.