Republic of Lithuania

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Definition

Proper noun A sovereign nation located in Northeastern Europe, with a coastline on the Baltic Sea. It is one of the three Baltic states.

Usage

The term "Republic of Lithuania" is the official long-form name of the country. It is used in formal, diplomatic, and legal contexts. * The ambassador presented his credentials to the Republic of Lithuania. * The treaty was signed between the United States and the Republic of Lithuania.

Examples
  • The Republic of Lithuania regained its independence in 1990.
  • Vilnius is the capital of the Republic of Lithuania.
  • She is studying the economic history of the Republic of Lithuania.
Advanced Usage
  • In historical contexts, the term distinguishes the modern republic from previous political entities, such as the Grand Duchy of Lithuania or the Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic.
    • The modern Republic of Lithuania is the successor state to the Grand Duchy.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lithuania: The common short-form name for the Republic of Lithuania, used in everyday language and most general contexts.
    • I am traveling to Lithuania next summer.
  • Lithuanian (adjective): Of or relating to Lithuania.
    • She speaks the Lithuanian language.
  • Lithuanian (noun): A person from Lithuania.
    • He is a Lithuanian.
Synonyms
  • Lithuania
  • LT (the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code)
Related Phrases
  • Baltic state: Lithuania is one of the three Baltic states, along with Latvia and Estonia.
    • The Republic of Lithuania is a proud Baltic state.
Noun
  1. a republic in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea

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