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Republic of Seychelles

Republic of Seychelles

3.5
An island country in the Indian Ocean near East Africa made of many islands
  • proper noun
translation icon : República de Seychelles
  • After gaining independence in 1976, the Republic of Seychelles established its own government.

Examples

  • The Republic of Seychelles is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant coral reefs.

  • Tourists often visit the Republic of Seychelles to experience its unique wildlife and tropical climate.

  • The Republic of Seychelles is known for its stunning beaches.

  • Have you ever visited the Republic of Seychelles?

  • The Republic of Seychelles is an enchanting destination famous for its diverse ecosystems.

  • Many travelers dream of vacationing in the Republic of Seychelles due to its idyllic scenery.

  • The Republic of Seychelles became a popular tourist spot after its independence from colonial rule.

Synonyms

Seychelles
vsRepublic of Seychelles
7 4.3

An island country in the Indian Ocean north of Madagascar

includes the country's date of independence as a historical political detail
Seychelles islands
vsRepublic of Seychelles
3.7

A group of about 90 small islands in the western Indian Ocean north of Madagascar

refers to the political country formed by those islands rather than just the physical islands

Surface Forms

Republic of Seychelles main

Morphology

republic + of + Seychelles

The phrase is compositionally built: 'republic' names a political system or sovereign state and 'Seychelles' is the country name, so together they denote the sovereign state called Seychelles. This structure (NOUN of PLACE) is cross-linguistically common and would be easily understood by a B1 learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

Republic of Seychelles may come from a French official named Seychelles who lived long ago. French sailors wrote his name on maps for the small islands, so today the Republic of Seychelles is the independent 'country' made of those islands.