Burundi

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Definition

  1. Proper noun:

    • A country in East Africa: Burundi is a sovereign state, officially the Republic of Burundi. It is a landlocked nation in the African Great Lakes region, bordered by Rwanda, Tanzania, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a coastline on Lake Tanganyika.
    • The people of this nation collectively: The term can also refer to the citizens or inhabitants of Burundi.

  2. Adjective (Burundian):

    • Relating to Burundi, its people, or their culture: Describing something that originates from or is characteristic of the Republic of Burundi or its population.
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun:

    • Burundi gained its independence in 1962.
    • The ambassador presented the concerns of Burundi at the United Nations.

  • Adjective:

    • She is a Burundi diplomat. (Note: While 'Burundian' is the standard demonym, 'Burundi' can be used attributively as an adjective in some formal/geopolitical contexts).
    • The conference focused on Burundi coffee production.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Burundi question": A term used in diplomatic or political discourse to refer to complex issues or crises pertaining to the nation of Burundi.
    • The summit aimed to address the ongoing Burundi question.
Variants and Related Words
  • Burundian (noun): A native or inhabitant of Burundi.
    • Burundians are known for their drumming traditions.
  • Burundian (adjective): Of or relating to Burundi or its people. (This is the more common adjectival form).
    • Burundian art is displayed in the museum.
Synonyms
  • Republic of Burundi: The official long-form name of the country.
  • (Historical) Urundi: Part of the former territory of Ruanda-Urundi, a Belgian-administered UN trust territory.
Related Phrases
  • Lake Tanganyika: The large lake on Burundi's southwestern border.
  • Bujumbura: The former capital and largest city of Burundi.
  • Gitega: The current political capital of Burundi.
Adjective
  1. of or relating to or characteristic of Burundi or its people
    • the Burundi capital
Noun
  1. a landlocked republic in east central Africa on the northeastern shore of Lake Tanganyika

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