Republic of Senegal

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Definition

Proper noun: - A country in West Africa: The Republic of Senegal is a sovereign nation located on the Atlantic coast in northwestern Africa. It is bordered by Mauritania, Mali, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and The Gambia, which it almost entirely surrounds.

Usage
  • The term "Republic of Senegal" is the official name of the country and is used in formal, diplomatic, and legal contexts.
  • It is used to refer specifically to the nation-state, its government, and its territory.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: The phrase "formerly a French colony" is often used to provide historical context when discussing the Republic of Senegal's path to sovereignty.
    • The Republic of Senegal, formerly a French colony, has French as its official language.
Variants and Related Words
  • Senegal: The common, shortened name for the Republic of Senegal, used in everyday language and informal contexts.
    • I am traveling to Senegal next month.
Synonyms
  • Senegal: The primary synonym.
  • Senegalese Republic: A less common but equivalent formal name.
Noun
  1. a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960

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