Definition

Proper noun: * Republic of the Sudan: The official name for a sovereign country located in northeastern Africa. It is bordered by Egypt to the north, the Red Sea to the northeast, Eritrea and Ethiopia to the east, South Sudan to the south, the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, and Libya to the northwest. Its capital is Khartoum.

Usage

• The term "Republic of the Sudan" is the formal, official name of the country, used in diplomatic, legal, and official contexts.
• In common usage, the country is most frequently referred to simply as "Sudan".
• It is used to specify the nation as a political and geographic entity.

Examples

• Official Context:
• Geographic/Political Context:
• Common Usage: (Here, "Sudan" is understood to mean the Republic of the Sudan).

Advanced Usage

• The name distinguishes the country from the historical region of Sudan (the Sahel), which is a broader geographic belt across Africa.
• Since the secession of South Sudan in 2011, "Republic of the Sudan" refers specifically to the northern territory that remained.

Variants and Related Words

• Sudan (n.): The common short form for the Republic of the Sudan.
• Sudanese (adj.): Of or relating to the Republic of the Sudan or its people.
  • Example: The Sudanese government issued a statement.
• Sudanese (n., plural): The people of the Republic of the Sudan.
  • Example: The Sudanese are known for their hospitality.

Synonyms

• Sudan: The most direct and commonly used synonym.
• North Sudan: Used informally, especially after 2011, to distinguish it from South Sudan. (Note: This is not the official name).

Related Terms and Context

• South Sudan: The independent country that seceded from the Republic of the Sudan in 2011.
• Anglo-Egyptian Sudan: The historical name for the colonial territory (1899–1956) from which the modern Republic of the Sudan gained independence.

Noun

1. a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956