kingdom of bhutan
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Kingdom of Bhutan: A sovereign, landlocked country located in the Eastern Himalayas of South Asia. It is bordered by China to the north and India to the south, east, and west.
Usage
- The term "Kingdom of Bhutan" is the official long-form name of the country. It is used in formal, diplomatic, and official contexts to refer to the nation.
- It specifically denotes the country as a constitutional monarchy.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Kingdom of Bhutan is renowned for its philosophy of Gross National Happiness.
- We established diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Bhutan last year.
Advanced Usage
- "the Kingdom of": This prefix is a formal designation for a monarchy. When used with "Bhutan," it emphasizes the nation's status as a kingdom with a reigning monarch (the Druk Gyalpo, or Dragon King).
Variants and Related Words
- Bhutan (proper noun): The common, short-form name for the Kingdom of Bhutan.
- I am planning a trip to Bhutan next spring.
- Bhutanese (adjective): Of or relating to Bhutan or its people.
- Bhutanese culture is deeply influenced by Buddhism.
Synonyms
- Druk Yul (proper noun): The Dzongkha (national language) name for Bhutan, meaning "Land of the Thunder Dragon." This is a synonym used within the country and in cultural contexts.
- The Land of the Thunder Dragon: A poetic English translation of "Druk Yul."
Related Phrases
- The Last Shangri-La: A nickname sometimes used for Bhutan, referencing its preserved traditional culture and pristine environment.
Noun
- a landlocked principality in the Himalayas to the northeast of India