republic of south africa

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republic of south africa

The Republic of South Africa is known for its diverse landscapes and wildlife.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A sovereign nation in Southern Africa: The Republic of South Africa is a country located at the southernmost part of the African continent. It is a constitutional republic with multiple capital cities: Pretoria (administrative), Cape Town (legislative), and Bloemfontein (judicial).
    • A former British dominion: The modern state achieved nominal independence from the United Kingdom in 1910, initially forming the Union of South Africa.
    • A site of early European colonization: The first permanent European settlers were Dutch, later known as Boers or Afrikaners.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • The Republic of South Africa is known for its diverse cultures and eleven official languages.
    • Nelson Mandela was the first president of a fully democratic Republic of South Africa.
    • We studied the complex history of the Republic of South Africa in our geography class.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Republic of South Africa is often abbreviated as 'RSA' or simply called 'South Africa'. This is the standard short form used in diplomatic, sporting, and everyday contexts.
    • The team from the Republic of South Africa (RSA) won the rugby championship.
  • Used to specify the formal, official name of the country, as opposed to the geographical region of southern Africa.
    • The ambassador presented his credentials to the government of the Republic of South Africa.
Variants and Related Words
  • South Africa (n): The common short name for the Republic of South Africa.
    • South Africa is a major economy on the African continent.
  • South African (adj): Of or relating to the Republic of South Africa.
    • She is a South African artist.
  • South African (n): A citizen or native of the Republic of South Africa.
    • He is a South African living abroad.
Synonyms
  • South Africa: The most frequent and direct synonym.
  • RSA: An acronym commonly used, especially in international contexts like the Olympics.
Related Phrases
  • "Government of the Republic of South Africa": The official governing body of the country.
    • The policy was announced by the Government of the Republic of South Africa.
  • "Constitution of the Republic of South Africa": Refers to the supreme law of the country, adopted in 1996.
    • The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa guarantees fundamental human rights.
republic of south africa

The Republic of South Africa is known for its diverse landscapes and wildlife.

Noun
  1. a republic at the southernmost part of Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1910; first European settlers were Dutch (known as Boers)

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