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Republic of Nicaragua

Republic of Nicaragua

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A country in Central America next to Honduras and Costa Rica
  • proper noun
  • /rɪˈpʌblɪk əv nɪˈkəɹəɡwə/
: República de Nicaragua
  • The Republic of Nicaragua is located in Central America, bordered by Honduras and Costa Rica.

Examples

  • The Republic of Nicaragua gained its independence from Spain in 1821 and has since developed a unique identity.

  • The Republic of Nicaragua is known for its beautiful lakes and volcanoes.

  • After traveling through Central America, she finally arrived in the Republic of Nicaragua.

  • Trade agreements between the United States and the Republic of Nicaragua have increased in recent years.

  • The Republic of Nicaragua is known for its stunning landscapes.

  • Tourists flock to the Republic of Nicaragua for its beautiful beaches.

  • While visiting the Republic of Nicaragua, I was amazed by the rich culture and history of the country.

Synonyms

Nicaragua
vsRepublic of Nicaragua
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A country in Central America between Honduras and Costa Rica

is the formal full name used in official or legal contexts

Surface Forms

Republic of Nicaragua main

Morphology

Republic + of + Nicaragua

This is a fully compositional proper-name construction: 'Republic' denotes a form of state and 'of Nicaragua' specifies which country, so a learner who knows the constituent words will understand it refers to the country/state. The 'Republic of X' pattern is cross-linguistically common, making the meaning immediately derivable for B1 learners.

Etymology

Republic of Nicaragua comes from the time of Spanish settlers. Nicaragua may come from the local chief 'Nicarao' plus the Spanish word 'agua' which means 'water', because the area has large lakes, and republic just means a country where people choose leaders.