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Republic of Cuba

Republic of Cuba

2.7
A country in the Caribbean with a communist government
  • proper noun
  • /rɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˈkjuːbə/
translation icon : República de Cuba
  • The Republic of Cuba is known for its rich culture.

Examples

  • The government of the Republic of Cuba is known for its distinctive political system.

  • Tourists from around the world visit the Republic of Cuba for its beaches and culture.

  • The Republic of Cuba established diplomatic relations with several countries after 1959.

  • Have you ever visited the Republic of Cuba?

  • The Republic of Cuba is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture.

  • Tourists flock to the Republic of Cuba to experience its rich history and music scene.

  • The Republic of Cuba has a unique political system that distinguishes it from other Caribbean nations.

Synonyms

Cuba
vsRepublic of Cuba
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A country in the Caribbean made mainly of one large island and smaller islands

identifies the formal national name and highlights its communist form of government

Surface Forms

Republic of Cuba main

Morphology

republic + of + Cuba

The phrase is a straightforward composition: 'Republic' + 'of' + the country name 'Cuba' denotes the official name of the state. The "Republic of X" pattern is cross-linguistically common and follows a predictable noun phrase linking pattern, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will understand it as the country's official name.

Etymology

Republic of Cuba joins the word Republic, meaning a 'country', with Cuba, the island's name. One popular story says Cuba comes from a native word meaning 'great place' or 'fertile land', so the full name is simply the official name of that country today.