Definition

Proper noun: * Official name of Brazil: The Federative Republic of Brazil is the official, formal name for the country of Brazil. It indicates the nation's political structure as a federation composed of multiple states.

Usage

• The term is used in formal, official, legal, and diplomatic contexts to refer to the country.
• Example: "The treaty was signed between the Federative Republic of Brazil and the French Republic."
• Example: "According to the Constitution of the Federative Republic of Brazil, the President is both the head of state and the head of government."

Advanced Usage

• In formal writing, the full official name is often used on first mention, after which the country may be referred to simply as "Brazil."
• Example: "The Federative Republic of Brazil is a founding member of Mercosur. Brazil has since played a key role in the bloc's development."

Variants and Related Words

• Brazil (Proper noun): The common, short form name for the country.
• Brasil (Proper noun): The Portuguese-language spelling of the country's name.

Synonyms

• Brazil
• Brasil

Related Phrases

• Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil: Refers to the national governing bodies.
• Constitution of the Federative Republic of Brazil: Refers to the nation's supreme law.

Noun

1. the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter