Republic of Kenya
- proper noun
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República de Kenia
- The Republic of Kenya is renowned for its breathtaking national parks and diverse wildlife.
Examples
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Many important fossils have been unearthed in the Republic of Kenya's Great Rift Valley.
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After independence, the Republic of Kenya experienced rapid urban growth, particularly in Nairobi.
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The Republic of Kenya is famous for its national parks.
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Did you know that the Republic of Kenya has over 50 national parks?
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The Republic of Kenya is renowned for its breathtaking national parks and diverse wildlife.
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Many important fossils have been unearthed in the Republic of Kenya's Great Rift Valley.
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After independence, the Republic of Kenya experienced rapid urban growth, particularly in Nairobi.
Synonyms
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A country in eastern Africa known for its wildlife and varied landscapes
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derived from 'republic' (a form of government) + the linking preposition 'of' + 'Kenya' (a country name); a B1 learner who knows these constituents will understand it denotes the official name of the country. The 'Republic of X' naming pattern is cross-linguistically common, so the combination is compositional and immediately comprehensible.
Etymology
Republic of Kenya gets its name from Mount Kenya, a very large mountain whose snow made it stand out, and early visitors used that mountain name for the whole region. The word Republic means a country led by elected leaders, so the full name is the official title for the country we now call Kenya.