Sakartvelo
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Definition
Proper noun: * Georgia: The official native name for the country of Georgia, located in the Caucasus region at the intersection of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is a republic bordered by the Black Sea, Russia, Turkey, Armenia, and Azerbaijan.
Usage Notes
- Sakartvelo is the Georgian-language endonym (the name used within the country) for the nation known in English as Georgia.
- It is used in formal, historical, and geographical contexts, especially when referring to the country from a Georgian perspective or in discussions of its language and culture.
- In standard English discourse, the exonym "Georgia" is almost always used. "Sakartvelo" appears primarily in specialized texts.
Examples
- The people of Sakartvelo have a unique alphabet and a rich literary tradition.
- Tbilisi is the capital city of Sakartvelo.
- The official name of the country is Sakartvelo, though it is internationally known as Georgia.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term is used to denote the historical and cultural region, as opposed to the modern political state. For example: "The Kingdom of Sakartvelo reached its golden age in the 12th century."
Variants and Related Words
- Georgian (adj/n): Relating to the country, its people, or its language.
- She studies Georgian history and the Georgian language.
- Kartvelian (adj): Pertaining to the Kartvelian (South Caucasian) language family, which includes Georgian.
- Svan and Mingrelian are also Kartvelian languages.
Synonyms
- Georgia: The common English name for the country.
Related Phrases
- The Republic of Sakartvelo: A formal, official name for the country.
- He was appointed as an ambassador to the Republic of Sakartvelo.
Noun
- a republic in Asia Minor on the Black Sea separated from Russia by the Caucasus mountains; formerly an Asian soviet but became independent in 1991