Co-operative Republic of Guyana
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- The official name of a sovereign country located on the northeastern coast of South America. It is a former British colony that gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1966.
Usage
- The term "Co-operative Republic of Guyana" is the formal, official name of the country, used in diplomatic, legal, and formal contexts.
- In everyday usage, the country is most commonly referred to simply as "Guyana."
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The ambassador presented his credentials to the government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.
- Georgetown is the capital of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana.
- The official name of the country is the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, but it is often called Guyana for short.
Advanced Usage
- The name "Co-operative Republic" reflects the country's political structure and historical emphasis on cooperative economics and socialism at the time it became a republic in 1970.
Variants and Related Words
- Guyana (Proper noun): The common, short-form name for the country.
- She is traveling to Guyana next month.
- Guyanese (Adjective): Of or relating to Guyana or its people.
- He is a Guyanese citizen.
- Guyanese (Noun): A person from Guyana.
- The Guyanese are known for their cultural diversity.
Synonyms
- Guyana: The primary synonym and the name used in most general contexts.
- British Guiana (Historical): The former name of the country when it was a British colony.
Noun
- a republic in northeastern South America; formerly part of the British Empire, but it achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1966