Republic of Tajikistan

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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