Definition

1. 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

1. a landlocked principality in the Himalayas to the northeast of India