Definition

Proper noun: * Republic of Kiribati: The official name of Kiribati, an independent island nation and republic located in the west-central Pacific Ocean, situated just south of the equator.

Usage

• The term "Republic of Kiribati" is the formal, official name of the country used in diplomatic, legal, and official contexts.
• It is used to specify the nation's status as a republic, distinguishing it from other forms of government.

Examples

• "The Republic of Kiribati became a full member of the United Nations in 1999."
• "She is the ambassador to the Republic of Kiribati."
• "The official languages of the Republic of Kiribati are English and Gilbertese."

Advanced Usage

• In formal writing and speech, "Republic of Kiribati" is preferred. In common usage, the country is often referred to simply as "Kiribati."

Variants and Related Words

• Kiribati (Proper noun): The common short form name for the Republic of Kiribati.
  • Example: "Kiribati is threatened by rising sea levels."

Synonyms

• Kiribati

Notes on Different Meanings

• The term refers specifically to the sovereign nation. It does not have other common meanings outside of this geographical and political context.

Noun

1. an island republic in the west central Pacific just to the south of the equator