Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A sovereign state in southeastern Europe: The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country located on the Balkan Peninsula in south-central Europe. It declared independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1992.
Usage
  • The term "Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina" is used as the official name of the country, particularly in historical and formal contexts referring to the period following its declaration of independence.
  • It is used to specify the nation-state as a political and geographical entity.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina was admitted to the United Nations in 1992.
    • Diplomatic relations were established with the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina shortly after its independence.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: The name is often used in historical discussions about the breakup of Yugoslavia and the Bosnian War (1992-1995), which began when the vote for independence was not accepted by all factions.
  • Formal/Diplomatic Language: The full official name, "Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina," is commonly used in legal documents, treaties, and formal international discourse.
Variants and Related Words
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina: The shorter, more common contemporary name for the country, used interchangeably in many contexts after the signing of the Dayton Agreement in 1995.
  • Bosnia: A common informal shorthand for the country, though it technically refers to one of its two main geographical regions.
  • BiH: A common official abbreviation.
Synonyms
  • Bosnia-Herzegovina (variant spelling)
  • Bosnia (informal, partial)
Notes on Different Meanings
  • The definition refers specifically to the modern republic as a sovereign state. Historically, the region was part of other empires and federations, such as the Ottoman Empire and Yugoslavia.
Noun
  1. a mountainous republic of south-central Europe; formerly part of the Ottoman Empire and then a part of Yugoslavia; voted for independence in 1992 but the mostly Serbian army of Yugoslavia refused to accept the vote and began ethnic cleansing in order to rid Bosnia of its Croats and Muslims

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