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