republic of belarus
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Definition
Proper noun A sovereign state in Eastern Europe, officially known as the Republic of Belarus. It is a landlocked country that was formerly a constituent republic of the Soviet Union.
Usage
The term "Republic of Belarus" is the official name of the country. It is used in formal, diplomatic, and official contexts. * The ambassador presented his credentials to the Republic of Belarus. * A new trade agreement was signed with the Republic of Belarus.
Advanced Usage
- The phrase can be used to specify the governmental entity as distinct from its geographic or cultural region.
- The policy applies to the Republic of Belarus as a legal state party to the treaty.
Variants and Related Words
- Belarus (Proper noun): The common short form name for the Republic of Belarus.
- Minsk is the capital of Belarus.
- Byelorussia (Proper noun): An older name, historically used, especially during the Soviet era (Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic).
- White Russia (Proper noun): A historical and literal translation of the name, now largely archaic in English political contexts.
Synonyms
- Belarus
Related Terms (Contextual)
- Landlocked: Describes a country entirely surrounded by land with no direct access to the sea.
- Former Soviet republic: A country that was one of the constituent republics of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).
Noun
- a landlocked republic in eastern Europe; formerly a European soviet