laos
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Definition
Proper noun A country in Southeast Asia, officially named the Lao People's Democratic Republic. It is a landlocked, mountainous nation with a communist government. It gained sovereignty from France in the year 1949.
Usage
Laos is used as the name of the country. It functions as a singular proper noun. - We traveled through Laos last summer. - The Mekong River flows along the western border of Laos. - Laos is known for its Buddhist temples and mountainous terrain.
Advanced Usage
- The Lao People's Democratic Republic: This is the official full name of the country, often used in formal, diplomatic, or legal contexts.
- The ambassador presented his credentials to the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Variants and Related Words
- Lao (adjective): Of or relating to Laos, its people, or their language.
- She studies Lao culture and history.
- Lao (noun): A person from Laos; the official language of Laos.
- He is a Lao who now lives abroad.
- She is learning to speak Lao.
Synonyms
- Lao PDR: A common abbreviation for the Lao People's Democratic Republic.
Noun
- a mountainous landlocked communist state in southeastern Asia; achieved independence from France in 1949