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