Definition

Proper noun A sovereign nation located in Central Asia. It is characterized by its mountainous terrain and lack of direct access to the sea. It shares a border with Afghanistan to the south. Historically, it was a constituent republic of the former Soviet Union.

Usage

This term is used as the official name of the country Tajikistan in formal, diplomatic, and geographical contexts. * The Republic of Tajikistan is a member of the United Nations. * She studied the economic development of the Republic of Tajikistan.

Advanced Usage

• In historical context: Used to specify the country's status during and after the Soviet era.
  • Following the dissolution of the USSR, the Republic of Tajikistan declared its independence.

Variants and Related Words

• Tajikistan (Proper noun): The common short form name for the Republic of Tajikistan.
  • The capital of Tajikistan is Dushanbe.
• Tadzhikistan (Proper noun): An alternate, less common spelling.
• Tajik (Adjective/Noun): Relating to the Republic of Tajikistan or its people and language.
  • He is learning the Tajik language.

Synonyms

• Tajikistan
• Tadzhikistan

Noun

1. a landlocked mountainous republic in southeast central Asia to the north of Afghanistan; formerly an Asian soviet