Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

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Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Official name of Sri Lanka: The "Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka" is the official long-form name for the island country of Sri Lanka, located in South Asia. It denotes the nation's political system as a democratic socialist republic.

Usage

• The term is used in formal, official, and diplomatic contexts to refer to the country.
• It is commonly seen in legal documents, treaties, official government communications, and international organizations.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The ambassador presented his credentials to the government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.
  • The treaty was signed between India and the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Advanced Usage

• Diplomatic and Legal Context: The full official name is used to ensure precision and formality in international law and diplomacy.
  • The United Nations roster lists the member state as the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

Variants and Related Words

• Sri Lanka (Proper noun): The common short name for the country.
  • We are planning a vacation to Sri Lanka.
• Ceylon (Proper noun): The former name of the country before 1972.
  • This tea is imported from Ceylon.

Synonyms

• Sri Lanka
• Ceylon (historical)

Notes on Meaning

• The name explicitly describes the country's constitutional framework, combining elements of democracy and socialism.
• It distinguishes the modern republic from its historical monarchies and its former status as a British colony (Ceylon), from which it gained independence in 1948.

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Noun

1. a republic on the island of Ceylon; became independent of the United Kingdom in 1948

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Sri Lanka
• Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
• Ceylon