Definition

Proper noun: 1. Official name of India: The Republic of India is the official, formal name for the country commonly known as India. It is a sovereign democratic republic located in South Asia on the Indian subcontinent. 2. A specific political entity: Refers to the nation-state with its capital in New Delhi, which gained independence from British rule in 1947 and adopted its constitution as a republic in 1950.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Republic of India is a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement.
  • Diplomatic relations were established between our country and the Republic of India in 1952.
  • The constitution of the Republic of India is the longest written constitution of any sovereign nation.

Advanced Usage

• In formal/official contexts: The term "Republic of India" is used in legal documents, treaties, formal diplomatic communications, and official government proceedings to denote the state in its full, formal capacity.
  • The treaty was signed between the French Republic and the Republic of India.

Variants and Related Words

• India (Proper noun): The common, short name for the Republic of India.
  • India has a diverse cultural heritage.
• Indian (Adjective): Of or relating to the Republic of India.
  • Indian cuisine is popular worldwide.
• Bharat (Proper noun): The name for India in several Indian languages, often used officially alongside "India" and "Republic of India".
  • The Constitution begins with "India, that is Bharat,...".

Synonyms

• India
• Bharat (in an official Indian context)

Related Phrases

• Government of the Republic of India: The governing authority of the state.
  • The policy was announced by the Government of the Republic of India.
• Citizen of the Republic of India: A legal national of the country.
  • He is a proud citizen of the Republic of India.

Noun

1. a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947