dutch guiana

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dutch guiana

Suriname, formerly known as Dutch Guiana, is a country with lush rainforests.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A former name for Suriname: "Dutch Guiana" refers to the historical colonial name for the country now known as the Republic of Suriname, located on the northeastern coast of South America. It was a colony of the Netherlands until it achieved independence in 1975.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The colony of Dutch Guiana was known for its plantation economy.
    • Many historical documents refer to the region as Dutch Guiana.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: The term "Dutch Guiana" is primarily used in historical contexts to describe the period of Dutch colonial rule. The modern name is Suriname.
    • In the 18th century, Dutch Guiana was a major producer of sugar.
Variants and Related Words
  • Suriname (n): The current official name of the country.
    • Paramaribo is the capital of Suriname.
  • Netherlands Guiana (n): A less common synonym for Dutch Guiana.
  • Guiana (n): The broader geographical region in northeastern South America, which historically included British Guiana (now Guyana), French Guiana, and Dutch Guiana (now Suriname).
Synonyms
  • Suriname: The modern and official name.
  • Netherlands Guiana: A synonymous historical term.
Related Phrases
  • Former Dutch colony: A phrase describing its historical status.
    • Suriname, a former Dutch colony, has Dutch as its official language.
dutch guiana

Suriname, formerly known as Dutch Guiana, is a country with lush rainforests.

Noun
  1. a republic in northeastern South America on the Atlantic; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1975

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