Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A country in the Caribbean: The Republic of Haiti is a sovereign nation located on the western portion of the island of Hispaniola in the West Indies. It is the first independent nation in Latin America and the Caribbean, having gained independence from France in 1804. It is often cited as one of the most economically disadvantaged nations in the Western Hemisphere.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The Republic of Haiti shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic.
  • After the earthquake, international aid flowed into the Republic of Haiti.
  • The history of the Republic of Haiti is marked by its revolutionary founding.

Advanced Usage

• Diplomatic and formal contexts: "Republic of Haiti" is the official name used in formal documents, diplomatic communications, and legal contexts.
  • The treaty was signed between the Republic of Haiti and the French Republic.

Variants and Related Words

• Haiti (Proper noun): The common, short-form name for the Republic of Haiti.
  • She is traveling to Haiti next month.
• Haitian (Adjective): Relating to Haiti or its people.
  • Haitian culture is rich and vibrant.
• Haitian (Noun): A person from Haiti.
  • He is a Haitian living abroad.

Synonyms

• Haiti: The primary synonym, used in most general contexts.

Related Phrases

• Hispaniola: The name of the island which Haiti shares with the Dominican Republic.
• Western Hemisphere: The half of the Earth which contains North and South America, where Haiti is located.

Noun

1. a republic in the West Indies on the western part of the island of Hispaniola; achieved independence from France in 1804; the poorest and most illiterate nation in the western hemisphere