Definition

Proper noun: * Republic of Côte d'Ivoire: The official name for a sovereign nation located in West Africa. It is a republic, meaning it has an elected government, and is situated on the Gulf of Guinea. The country is noted for its relative economic prosperity and political stability within the African context.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire is a major producer of cocoa and coffee.
  • Diplomatic relations between the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire and its neighbors are generally strong.
  • Yamoussoukro is the political and administrative capital of the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire.

Advanced Usage

• The country is commonly referred to in English as "Côte d'Ivoire" or "Ivory Coast". The official stance of the government is that the French name "Côte d'Ivoire" should be used in all languages to ensure consistency.
• When used adjectivally, the term is "Ivorian".
  • The Ivorian economy has shown significant growth.

Variants and Related Words

• Côte d'Ivoire (Proper noun): The shortened, standard form of the country's name.
• Ivory Coast (Proper noun): The traditional English translation of the country's name, still widely used.
• Ivorian (Adjective/Noun): Relating to the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire or a person from there.

Synonyms

• Côte d'Ivoire
• Ivory Coast

Noun

1. a republic in western Africa on the Gulf of Guinea; one of the most prosperous and politically stable countries in Africa