Definition

Proper noun: - A country comprising the island of Madagascar: The Republic of Madagascar is the official name for the sovereign island nation located in the Indian Ocean, off the southeastern coast of Africa. It achieved independence from France in 1960.

Usage

• The term "Republic of Madagascar" is used in formal, official, and diplomatic contexts to refer to the nation-state.
• It is commonly used in news reports, historical texts, and geographic descriptions.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "the Republic of": This prefix is a formal designation used in the official names of many countries. When used with "Madagascar," it specifies the nation's governmental form as a republic.

Variants and Related Words

• Madagascar (Proper noun): The shorter, more common name for the Republic of Madagascar, used in everyday language.
  • We are traveling to Madagascar next month.
• Malagasy (Adjective): Relating to Madagascar, its people, or their language.
  • She studies Malagasy culture.
  • Malagasy* (Noun): A person from Madagascar or the Austronesian language spoken there.

    • The Malagasy are known for their hospitality.
    • He is learning to speak Malagasy.

Synonyms

• Madagascar: The standard synonym in non-official contexts.

Notes

• The "Republic of Madagascar" should be distinguished from the geographical island of Madagascar, as the republic's territory encompasses the main island and several smaller peripheral islands.
• The capital city of the Republic of Madagascar is Antananarivo.

Noun

1. a republic on the island of Madagascar; achieved independence from France in 1960