Definition

Proper noun A country in Southeast Asia. It is a mountainous, landlocked nation with a communist government. It gained independence from France in the year 1949.

Usage

This term is the official long-form name of the country commonly known as Laos. It is used in formal, diplomatic, and official contexts. * The ambassador presented his credentials to the Lao People's Democratic Republic. * A new trade agreement was signed with the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Advanced Usage

• The abbreviation Lao PDR is frequently used in official and academic writing as a shortened form.
  • The study focused on economic development in the Lao PDR.

Variants and Related Words

• Laos: The common, short name for the country.
  • We traveled through Laos for two weeks.
• Lao (adjective): Relating to the Lao People's Democratic Republic, its people, or its culture.
  • She studies Lao language and history.

Synonyms

• Laos
• Lao PDR (abbreviation)

Noun

1. a mountainous landlocked communist state in southeastern Asia; achieved independence from France in 1949