Republic of Croatia
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- proper noun
- Formal
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República de Croacia
- The Republic of Croatia is located on the eastern Adriatic coast in Europe.
Examples
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Tourism is a major industry in the Republic of Croatia due to its beautiful Adriatic coastline.
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The president of the Republic of Croatia addressed the nation in a televised speech.
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The Republic of Croatia declared its independence from Yugoslavia in 1991.
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The Republic of Croatia is known for its stunning coastline.
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Tourists flock to the Republic of Croatia every summer.
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As a member of the European Union, the Republic of Croatia has seen significant economic growth.
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Tourists flock to the Republic of Croatia for its beautiful beaches and historic cities.
Synonyms
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A country in the southeast of Europe on the Adriatic Sea coast
The name Croatians use for their country on the Adriatic Sea
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'the official name of Croatia' is directly derivable from combining 'republic' with the country name 'Croatia' via the standard 'of' genitive construction; a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer this. This is a common, cross-linguistic pattern for country names and not idiomatic, so it is immediately comprehensible.
Etymology
Republic of Croatia comes from two parts: Republic, meaning a state run by the people, and Croatia, the English form of the local name for the land of the Croat people. One popular story says the country began using this full name after it became independent in 1991, so the name simply means 'the country of the Croat people with a republican government'.