Republic of Guatemala
- proper noun
- /rɪˈpʌblɪk əv ˌɡwɑːtəˈmɑːlə/
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República de Guatemala
- The Republic of Guatemala celebrates its Independence Day on September 15 each year.
Examples
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The Republic of Guatemala is known for its Maya heritage and volcanic landscapes.
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The Republic of Guatemala shares borders with Mexico, Belize, Honduras, and El Salvador.
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After traveling across several countries, she finally arrived in the Republic of Guatemala.
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The Republic of Guatemala is known for its rich cultural heritage.
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Did you know that the Republic of Guatemala has over 30 volcanoes?
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The Republic of Guatemala is a beautiful country with lush rainforests and ancient ruins.
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Many tourists visit the Republic of Guatemala to explore its stunning Mayan temples.
Synonyms
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A country in Central America known for Mayan ruins and mountains
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a fully compositional toponym: knowing 'republic' (a state governed by representatives) and 'Guatemala' (the country name) allows a learner to infer it denotes the state of Guatemala. The 'of' construction is a standard genitive/locative pattern cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will readily understand the phrase.
Etymology
The name Republic of Guatemala may come from an indigenous word that meant 'place of many trees', a picture of a land full of forests. When the area became an independent country in 1821 it used the name Guatemala, so today Republic of Guatemala is the country's official name.