Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A sovereign Arab nation located on the Qatar Peninsula: "State of Qatar" refers to the country occupying the Qatar Peninsula in Western Asia.
   • A nation that gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1971: It specifically denotes the modern sovereign state established in the 20th century.
   • An economy dominated by the oil industry: The term characterizes a country whose economic foundation and wealth are primarily derived from petroleum resources.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The State of Qatar has invested heavily in infrastructure for the World Cup. (The sovereign nation on the Qatar Peninsula has invested heavily in infrastructure for the World Cup.)
  • Diplomatic relations were established with the State of Qatar shortly after its independence in 1971. (Diplomatic relations were established with this sovereign nation shortly after its independence from the UK in 1971.)
  • The economy of the State of Qatar has been transformed by its oil and natural gas revenues. (The economy of this Arab country has been fundamentally changed by its income from petroleum resources.)

Advanced Usage

• "the foreign policy of the State of Qatar": referring to the international relations and diplomatic strategies of this specific nation.
  • The foreign policy of the State of Qatar often involves mediation in regional conflicts.
• "as recognized by the State of Qatar": indicating official acknowledgment or legal status according to this country's government.
  • The treaty was signed as recognized by the State of Qatar.

Variants and Related Words

• Qatar (Proper noun): The more common short-form name for the State of Qatar.
  • Doha is the capital of Qatar.
• Qatari (Adjective): Of or relating to the State of Qatar.
  • Qatari citizens enjoy a high standard of living.
• Qatari (Noun): A native or inhabitant of the State of Qatar.
  • He is a Qatari working in the energy sector.

Synonyms

• Qatar: The short-form name for the country.
• Nation of Qatar: A synonymous formal reference.
• Qatar Peninsula country: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its geographical location.

Related Phrases

• Member state of the GCC: The State of Qatar is a member of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
  • The State of Qatar is an active member state of the GCC.
• Host nation: Often used in contexts like "the host nation for the 2022 FIFA World Cup was the State of Qatar."
  • The host nation for the 2022 tournament was the State of Qatar.

Noun

1. an Arab country on the peninsula of Qatar; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; the economy is dominated by oil