Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A sovereign nation: The Republic of Cuba is the official name for the country of Cuba, a communist state located in the Caribbean Sea on the island of Cuba.

Usage

• The term "Republic of Cuba" is used in formal, official, and diplomatic contexts to refer to the nation-state. It specifies the country's political structure as a republic.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The ambassador presented his credentials to the Republic of Cuba.
  • A new trade agreement was signed between Canada and the Republic of Cuba.

Advanced Usage

• In legal and formal documents: The full official name "Republic of Cuba" is often used in treaties, legal contracts, and official communications.
  • The charter was filed under the laws of the Republic of Cuba.

Variants and Related Words

• Cuba (proper noun): The common, shorter name for the Republic of Cuba.
  • We are traveling to Cuba next month.

Synonyms

• Cuba: The widely used synonym in everyday language.
• Cuban state: A formal synonym emphasizing the political entity.

Noun

1. a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba