Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A landlocked monarchy in southeastern Africa: The Kingdom of Swaziland is a sovereign nation, characterized as a monarchy, located in the southeastern region of the African continent and entirely surrounded by other countries (landlocked).
   • A member of the Commonwealth: It is a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations, an intergovernmental organization of countries, most of which were formerly territories of the British Empire.
   • A nation that achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1968: It gained its political sovereignty and ceased to be a British protectorate in the year 1968.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Kingdom of Swaziland is known for its rich cultural traditions.
  • Diplomatic relations were established with the Kingdom of Swaziland shortly after its independence.
  • Tourists visit the Kingdom of Swaziland to see its wildlife reserves.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Formal Context: The name "Kingdom of Swaziland" is used in official diplomatic, historical, and geographical contexts to refer specifically to the nation-state during the period from 1968 to 2018.
  • The treaty was signed between the United Kingdom and the Kingdom of Swaziland.

Variants and Related Words

• Swaziland (Proper noun): The common short-form name for the Kingdom of Swaziland.
  • The economy of Swaziland relies heavily on agriculture.
• Eswatini (Proper noun): The official name adopted by the kingdom in 2018, meaning "land of the Swazis."
  • The Kingdom of Swaziland is now officially named the Kingdom of Eswatini.

Synonyms

• Swaziland: The shorter, more commonly used name for the country.
• The Kingdom of Eswatini: The contemporary and official name for the same nation-state.

Noun

1. a landlocked monarchy in southeastern Africa; member of the commonwealth that achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1968