republic of guinea-bissau
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Definition
Proper noun A country located on the northwestern coast of the African continent. It gained formal recognition of its independence from Portugal in the year 1974.
Usage
The term "Republic of Guinea-Bissau" is the official long-form name of the nation. It is used in formal, diplomatic, and official contexts. * The Republic of Guinea-Bissau is a member of the United Nations. * A new ambassador presented his credentials to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.
Advanced Usage
- "Guinea-Bissau": This is the standard short-form name and the most common way to refer to the country in everyday language, news media, and general discourse.
- The capital of Guinea-Bissau is Bissau.
- The country's name is often hyphenated to distinguish it from the neighboring Republic of Guinea.
Variants and Related Words
- Guinea-Bissau (n.): The common short name for the Republic of Guinea-Bissau.
- Bissau-Guinean (adj.): Relating to Guinea-Bissau or its people.
- Bissau-Guinean culture is diverse.
- Portuguese Guinea (n.): The former colonial name for the region before independence.
Synonyms
- Guinea-Bissau
- (Historically) Portuguese Guinea
Noun
- a republic on the northwestern coast of Africa; recognized as independent by Portugal in 1974