Kingdom of Lesotho
Definition
Proper noun: A sovereign nation, officially named the Kingdom of Lesotho. It is a landlocked country entirely surrounded by South Africa. Its system of government is a constitutional monarchy. It gained independence from the United Kingdom in the year 1966.
Usage
The term "Kingdom of Lesotho" is used as the formal, official name of the country in diplomatic, legal, and formal contexts. - The Kingdom of Lesotho is a member of the United Nations and the African Union. - A new trade agreement was signed between the Republic of South Africa and the Kingdom of Lesotho.
Advanced Usage
- "the Kingdom of": This prefix is a formal designation for a sovereign state that is a monarchy. It is used similarly for other nations, such as the Kingdom of Spain or the Kingdom of Thailand.
- The ambassador presented his credentials to the King of the Kingdom of Lesotho.
Variants and Related Words
- Lesotho (Proper noun): The common, short-form name for the Kingdom of Lesotho.
- Lesotho is known for its high-altitude terrain.
- Basutoland (Proper noun): The former name of the territory while it was a British protectorate, before becoming the Kingdom of Lesotho.
Synonyms
- Lesotho: The most direct and commonly used synonym.
- The Mountain Kingdom: A common nickname referencing the country's rugged, mountainous geography.
Noun
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a landlocked constitutional monarchy in southern Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1966
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