Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A sovereign nation in Central Europe: The Republic of Austria is a landlocked, mountainous country located in the heart of Europe. It is a federal parliamentary republic, historically significant as the core of the Habsburg monarchy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Republic of Austria is a member of the European Union.
  • Vienna is the capital city of the Republic of Austria.

Advanced Usage

• "The First Republic of Austria": Refers to the state established after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, lasting from 1919 to 1934.

  • The First Republic of Austria faced significant political and economic challenges.

• "The Second Republic of Austria": Refers to the re-established Austrian state after World War II, founded in 1945 and gaining full sovereignty in 1955.

  • The Second Republic of Austria is known for its policy of permanent neutrality.

Variants and Related Words

• Austria (n): The common short form for the Republic of Austria.

  • We are traveling to Austria next summer.

• Austrian (adj): Of or relating to the Republic of Austria or its people.

  • She is an Austrian diplomat.

• Austrian (n): A native or inhabitant of the Republic of Austria.

  • He is an Austrian from Salzburg.

Synonyms

• Austria: The standard synonym for the Republic of Austria.
• Österreich: The German-language name for the Republic of Austria.

Related Phrases

• Republic of Austria is typically used in formal, diplomatic, or official contexts to denote the sovereign state, whereas Austria is used in general conversation and writing.

Noun

1. a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century