Republic of Moldova
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- proper noun
- The Republic of Moldova is known for its beautiful landscapes.
Examples
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Wine production is an important industry in the Republic of Moldova.
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The Republic of Moldova declared its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
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Many tourists are drawn to the rich cultural heritage of the Republic of Moldova.
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Have you ever visited the Republic of Moldova?
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The Republic of Moldova is known for its beautiful countryside and vineyards.
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After gaining independence in 1991, the Republic of Moldova faced many challenges.
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The Republic of Moldova shares borders with Romania and Ukraine.
Synonyms
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A landlocked country in eastern Europe between Romania and Ukraine
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A former region in eastern Europe now mostly the Republic of Moldova and parts of Romania
Surface Forms
Morphology
Republic + of + Moldova
The phrase is compositionally transparent: 'Republic' names a type of state, 'of' links the noun to the place name, and 'Moldova' is the country, so a learner who knows those words will infer it denotes the political entity/state of Moldova. This naming pattern is cross-linguistically common (e.g. 'Republic of France') and follows standard English noun phrase composition, making it immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Republic of Moldova gets its name from the old region called Moldova, which was named after the Moldova River. One popular story says a prince long ago named his hunting dog 'Mold', the river took that name, and so the land and later the country came to be called Moldova.