republic of austria
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A sovereign nation in Central Europe: The Republic of Austria is a landlocked, mountainous country located in the heart of Europe. It is a federal parliamentary republic, historically significant as the core of the Habsburg monarchy and the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Republic of Austria is a member of the European Union.
- Vienna is the capital city of the Republic of Austria.
Advanced Usage
"The First Republic of Austria": Refers to the state established after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, lasting from 1919 to 1934.
- The First Republic of Austria faced significant political and economic challenges.
"The Second Republic of Austria": Refers to the re-established Austrian state after World War II, founded in 1945 and gaining full sovereignty in 1955.
- The Second Republic of Austria is known for its policy of permanent neutrality.
Variants and Related Words
Austria (n): The common short form for the Republic of Austria.
- We are traveling to Austria next summer.
Austrian (adj): Of or relating to the Republic of Austria or its people.
- She is an Austrian diplomat.
Austrian (n): A native or inhabitant of the Republic of Austria.
- He is an Austrian from Salzburg.
Synonyms
- Austria: The standard synonym for the Republic of Austria.
- Österreich: The German-language name for the Republic of Austria.
Related Phrases
- Republic of Austria is typically used in formal, diplomatic, or official contexts to denote the sovereign state, whereas Austria is used in general conversation and writing.
Noun
- a mountainous republic in central Europe; under the Habsburgs (1278-1918) Austria maintained control of the Holy Roman Empire and was a leader in European politics until the 19th century