Republic of Mozambique
- proper noun
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República de Mozambique
- The Republic of Mozambique gained its independence from Portugal in 1975.
Examples
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Many tourists visit the coastline of the Republic of Mozambique for its natural beauty and wildlife.
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Aid organizations are working to improve healthcare infrastructure in the Republic of Mozambique.
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The Republic of Mozambique is known for its beautiful beaches.
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Did you know that the Republic of Mozambique gained independence in 1975?
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The Republic of Mozambique gained its independence from Portugal in 1975.
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Many tourists visit the coastline of the Republic of Mozambique for its natural beauty and wildlife.
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Aid organizations are working to improve healthcare infrastructure in the Republic of Mozambique.
Synonyms
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A country in southeast Africa on the Indian Ocean coast
Surface Forms
Morphology
republic + of + Mozambique
The meaning is directly compositional: combining 'republic' (a state governed by elected representatives) with the place name 'Mozambique' clearly denotes the country's official name. This 'Republic of X' pattern is common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily understand it.
Etymology
Republic of Mozambique gets its name from a small island called Mozambique; one popular story says the island was named after an Arab trader, Mussa bin Bique, who lived and traded there. So the country's name remembers that island and became the nation's official 'republic' name after independence.