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

1. a republic on the northwestern coast of Africa; recognized as independent by Portugal in 1974