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Venezuela

Venezuela

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A country in northern South America that borders the Caribbean Sea
  • proper noun
  • /ˌvɛnəˈzweɪlə/
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  • And the way that Venezuela has made money is their oil.
  • oil in Venezuela
  • Venezuela under Chávez
  • Venezuela and OPEC

We'll send Francis back to Venezuela, you know, right.

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Examples

  • More importantly, Venezuela will continue growing its economy, with an eight percent expansion expected for 2008.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The U.S. Army considered Russian influence in Venezuela a serious threat.

    Academic text (1992)
  • Just go do your research on Venezuela and Cuba.

  • Trying to connect teachers from Venezuela and the US.

  • Our struggle continues and we will not rest until the will of the people of Venezuela is respected.

  • Flight time to Caracas, Venezuela, this evening is five hours and 32 minutes.

  • In fact, the last country with substantial oil wealth to successfully democratize was Venezuela, and that was in 1958.

    Academic text (2011)
  • But she came from Venezuela and settled in Puerto Rico, and her aunt is a farmer.

  • This is an historic moment for Venezuela

  • My friend is proudly from Venezuela, a country known for its beautiful landscapes.

Synonyms

Republic of Venezuela
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A country in northern South America by the Caribbean Sea known for oil

is the common name used in everyday and informal contexts

Compounds

A country in northern South America by the Caribbean Sea known for oil

Surface Forms

Venezuela main

Etymology

Venezuela comes from a name meaning 'little Venice' because early explorers saw houses on stilts over the water and thought the place looked like Venice. That's why the country has this name.