Republic of Zambia

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Definition

Proper noun: - A sovereign nation in Southern Africa: The Republic of Zambia is a landlocked country located in the central part of Southern Africa. It was formerly a British protectorate known as Northern Rhodesia before gaining independence in 1964.

Usage
  • The term "Republic of Zambia" is the official long-form name of the country, used in formal, legal, and diplomatic contexts.
  • It is used to refer specifically to the nation-state, its government, and its territory.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "The Republic of": This prefix is often omitted in everyday, non-official usage, where the country is simply called "Zambia."
    • Compare: "The ambassador from the Republic of Zambia" (formal) vs. "She is traveling to Zambia" (informal).
Variants and Related Words
  • Zambia (Proper noun): The common short-form name for the Republic of Zambia.
    • Zambia is a member of the United Nations.
  • Zambian (Adjective): Of or relating to Zambia.
    • Zambian culture is diverse.
  • Zambian (Noun): A native or citizen of Zambia.
    • He is a Zambian living abroad.
Synonyms
  • Zambia: The primary synonym and the name used in most general contexts.
  • (Historical) Northern Rhodesia: The former name of the region before independence.
Related Phrases
  • Republic of...: A common naming convention for countries with a republican form of government (e.g., Republic of Kenya, Republic of South Africa).
Noun
  1. a republic in central Africa; formerly controlled by Great Britain and called Northern Rhodesia until it gained independence within the commonwealth in 1964

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