Republic of Malta
- proper noun
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República de Malta
- After gaining independence in 1964, the Republic of Malta established its own government.
Examples
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The Republic of Malta became a member of the European Union in 2004.
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Tourists are drawn to the Republic of Malta for its beautiful coastlines and historical sites.
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The Republic of Malta is known for its rich history.
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Did you know that the Republic of Malta is a popular tourist destination?
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After gaining independence in 1964, the Republic of Malta established its own government.
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The Republic of Malta became a member of the European Union in 2004.
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Tourists are drawn to the Republic of Malta for its beautiful coastlines and historical sites.
Synonyms
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An island country in the Mediterranean Sea south of Sicily with a long history
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward compositional name: 'republic' (a state governed by representatives) + 'of' + 'Malta' indicates the republican state called Malta, so the meaning is directly derivable from the constituents. This naming pattern for countries is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will understand it.
Etymology
Republic of Malta takes its name from the island Malta, which one popular story says comes from an old word for 'honey' because the island was long known for bees. The word Republic shows it is a state run by its own people, so the full name means the island of Malta as an independent country.