Definition

1. Proper noun:

   • A landlocked republic in central South America: A country in South America, founded by Simón Bolívar in 1825 after winning independence from Spain. Its capital is Sucre, while its seat of government is La Paz.

2. Noun:

   • A form of canasta in which sequences can be melded: A variant of the card game canasta, with specific rules allowing for the melding of sequences (runs) of cards.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun (Country):
  • Lake Titicaca, shared by Peru and Bolivia, is the highest navigable lake in the world.
  • Bolivia is known for its diverse geography, which includes the Andes mountains and the Amazon basin.
• Noun (Card game):
  • We played three rounds of bolivia last night.
  • The key difference between canasta and bolivia is the rule about sequences.

Advanced Usage

• Geopolitical context: Often discussed in terms of its status as a landlocked nation, its indigenous cultures, and its historical reliance on natural resources like silver and tin.
  • The economic challenges of Bolivia are partly linked to its landlocked position.
• Gaming context: Refers specifically to the card game variant and its rule set.
  • In bolivia, a sequence of seven cards is called a "canasta" and is worth extra points.

Variants and Related Words

• Bolivian (adjective): Of or relating to the country Bolivia.
  • The Bolivian government announced new policies.
• Bolivian (noun): A native or inhabitant of Bolivia.
  • Bolivians celebrated their independence day.

Synonyms

• Proper noun: Plurinational State of Bolivia (official name).
• Noun: Bolivia canasta, sequence canasta.

Related Phrases

• High Bolivia: A specific scoring variant or style of play within the game of bolivia.
  • Do you want to play standard rules or high bolivia?

Noun

1. a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded
2. a landlocked republic in central South America; Simon Bolivar founded Bolivia in 1825 after winning independence from Spain