Belarus
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Definition
Proper noun A sovereign state, officially the Republic of Belarus, located in Eastern Europe. It is a landlocked country that was formerly a constituent republic of the Soviet Union (USSR).
Usage
The word "Belarus" is used as the name of the country. It functions as a singular, proper noun. * Minsk is the capital and largest city of Belarus. * Belarus shares its western border with Poland.* * The history of Belarus in the 20th century is closely tied to the Soviet Union.*
Advanced Usage
- "Of Belarus": This prepositional phrase is used to denote origin, possession, or association with the country.
- The national flag of Belarus features a red and green horizontal stripe with a decorative pattern on the hoist.
- "In Belarus": Used to indicate location within the country's territory.
- There are many beautiful forests and lakes in Belarus.
Variants and Related Words
- Belarusian (adjective): Of or relating to Belarus, its people, or their language.
- She studies Belarusian literature and folklore.
- Belarusian (noun): A native or inhabitant of Belarus; also, the East Slavic language spoken in Belarus.
- He is a Belarusian from Grodno.
- She is fluent in Russian and Belarusian.
- Byelorussia: (Historical) The former name for Belarus, commonly used during the Soviet era when it was the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic (Byelorussian SSR).
- White Russia: An older, archaic English translation of the name, reflecting the etymology but not in common modern use for the sovereign state.
Synonyms
- Republic of Belarus: The official full name of the country.
- (Historical) Byelorussian SSR: The official name of the republic when it was part of the Soviet Union.
Related Phrases
- Government of Belarus: Refers to the political leadership and administrative bodies of the state.
- Belarusian economy: Refers to the economic system and activities within the country.
Noun
- a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet