Netherlands Guiana

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A former name for the Republic of Suriname: "Netherlands Guiana" was the historical name for the Dutch colonial territory in northeastern South America, which became the independent nation of Suriname in 1975.
Usage Notes
  • "Netherlands Guiana" is a historical and geographical term. It is not used for the modern independent country, which is called Suriname. Use this term primarily in historical contexts.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Dutch planters established sugar plantations in Netherlands Guiana.
    • The colony of Netherlands Guiana gained independence as Suriname.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: The term is used in historical texts, documents, and discussions about European colonialism in South America.
    • The borders of Netherlands Guiana were disputed with British Guiana.
Variants and Related Words
  • Suriname (n): The modern name for the independent republic.
    • Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname.
  • Dutch Guiana (n): A synonymous historical name.
    • Dutch Guiana was a plantation economy.
Synonyms
  • Dutch Guiana: The most direct synonym as a historical name for the territory.
Related Phrases
  • Former Dutch colony: A descriptive phrase for its historical status.
    • Suriname, a former Dutch colony, has a diverse population.
Noun
  1. a republic in northeastern South America on the Atlantic; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1975

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