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Republic of Iceland

Republic of Iceland

2.3
An island country in the North Atlantic that became independent from Denmark in 1944
  • proper noun
translation icon : República de Islandia
  • The Republic of Iceland is known for its stunning landscapes.

Examples

  • The president of the Republic of Iceland addressed the nation in a televised speech.

  • The Republic of Iceland is known for its dramatic landscapes and geothermal activity.

  • In 1944, the Republic of Iceland declared full independence from Denmark.

  • Have you ever visited the Republic of Iceland?

  • I visited the Republic of Iceland and was amazed by its stunning landscapes.

  • The Republic of Iceland is known for its vast glaciers and hot springs.

  • After gaining independence in 1944, the Republic of Iceland established its own government.

Synonyms

Iceland
vsRepublic of Iceland
83 1.0

An island country in the North Atlantic Ocean near northern Europe, known for volcanoes and hot springs

is the formal official name used for the country rather than a description

Surface Forms

Republic of Iceland main

Morphology

republic + of + Iceland

The phrase is compositionally built from 'republic' (a state governed by elected representatives), the genitive link 'of', and the country name 'Iceland', so its meaning as the official name of Iceland as a republic is directly derivable from the parts. This 'Republic of + country' construction is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily understand it.

Etymology

The official name Republic of Iceland was chosen in 1944 when Iceland became independent from Denmark and stopped being ruled by a king. The word Republic means a country with a president chosen by the people, so the name shows 'Iceland' is a self-ruled nation.