Republic of Chile
- proper noun
- /rɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈtʃɪleɪ/
- Formal
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República de Chile
- The Republic of Chile is known for its stunning landscapes.
Examples
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The Constitution of the Republic of Chile establishes it as a democratic nation.
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The UN welcomed the Republic of Chile as a full member in 1945.
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Exports contribute significantly to the economy of the Republic of Chile.
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Did you know that the Republic of Chile has a diverse climate?
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Exports contribute significantly to the economy of the Republic of Chile.
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The Constitution of the Republic of Chile establishes it as a democratic nation.
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The UN welcomed the Republic of Chile as a full member in 1945.
Synonyms
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A long narrow country in southern South America along the Pacific coast next to the Andes
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a literal composition of 'republic' + 'of' + the country name; a B1 learner who knows these words will infer it denotes the official/formal name of Chile. The 'Republic of X' naming pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows standard political denomination, so the meaning is directly derivable from the constituents.
Etymology
Republic of Chile combines republic, a word for a 'country' where people elect leaders, and Chile, a place name that may come from a native word meaning 'the land that ends' because the country stretches down to the edge of the continent. So, the name is the formal state name for that long, southern country.