Definition

Proper noun 1. A country in northwestern South America: Ecuador is a sovereign nation located on the west coast of South America, bordered by Colombia, Peru, and the Pacific Ocean. It is known for its diverse geography, which includes the Andes mountains, Amazon rainforest, and the Galápagos Islands.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We traveled to Ecuador last summer to visit the Galápagos.
  • Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is one of the highest capital cities in the world.
  • The economy of Ecuador relies heavily on oil exports and agriculture.

Advanced Usage

• "The Republic of Ecuador": The official long-form name of the country.
  • The Republic of Ecuador is a democratic state.
• Used in geopolitical or economic contexts.
  • Ecuador is a member of the United Nations and the Andean Community.

Variants and Related Words

• Ecuadorian (noun): A citizen or native of Ecuador.
  • She is an Ecuadorian living abroad.
• Ecuadorian (adjective): Of or relating to Ecuador.
  • We enjoyed traditional Ecuadorian cuisine.

Synonyms

• The Republic of Ecuador: The official name.
• (No direct synonyms as it is a proper noun referring to a unique entity.)

Related Phrases

• "In Ecuador": Indicating location within the country.
  • There are many volcanoes in Ecuador.
• "From Ecuador": Indicating origin.
  • This coffee is imported from Ecuador.

Related Idioms

(Ecuador, as a proper noun, is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. Idioms would typically use demonyms like "Ecuadorian.")

Noun

1. a republic in northwestern South America; became independent from Spain in 1822; the landscape is dominated by the Andes