Republic of Ghana
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
Proper noun: - A sovereign nation in West Africa: The Republic of Ghana is a country located on the coast of West Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea. It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
Usage
- The term "Republic of Ghana" is the official long-form name of the country. It is used in formal, diplomatic, and legal contexts.
- Example: "The Republic of Ghana gained its independence from British colonial rule in 1957."
- Example: "She is the ambassador to the Republic of Ghana."
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: When discussing its colonial history, the area was known as the Gold Coast.
- Example: "The Republic of Ghana, formerly the British colony known as the Gold Coast, has a rich cultural heritage."
Variants and Related Words
- Ghana (proper noun): The common short-form name for the Republic of Ghana.
- Example: "Accra is the capital of Ghana."
- Ghanaian (adjective): Of or relating to Ghana.
- Example: "Ghanaian cocoa is renowned for its quality."
- Ghanaian (noun): A native or citizen of Ghana.
- Example: "He is a Ghanaian living abroad."
Synonyms
- Ghana: The most frequent synonym used in everyday language.
- The Gold Coast: The historical name for the colony that preceded modern Ghana.
Noun
- a republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea
- Ghana was colonized as the Gold Coast by the British