Definition

Proper noun: - A sovereign nation in West Africa: The Republic of Ghana is a country located on the coast of West Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea. It is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Usage

• The term "Republic of Ghana" is the official long-form name of the country. It is used in formal, diplomatic, and legal contexts.
• Example: "The Republic of Ghana gained its independence from British colonial rule in 1957."
• Example: "She is the ambassador to the Republic of Ghana."

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: When discussing its colonial history, the area was known as the Gold Coast.
  • Example: "The Republic of Ghana, formerly the British colony known as the Gold Coast, has a rich cultural heritage."

Variants and Related Words

• Ghana (proper noun): The common short-form name for the Republic of Ghana.
  • Example: "Accra is the capital of Ghana."
• Ghanaian (adjective): Of or relating to Ghana.
  • Example: "Ghanaian cocoa is renowned for its quality."
• Ghanaian (noun): A native or citizen of Ghana.
  • Example: "He is a Ghanaian living abroad."

Synonyms

• Ghana: The most frequent synonym used in everyday language.
• The Gold Coast: The historical name for the colony that preceded modern Ghana.

Noun

1. a republic in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea
   • Ghana was colonized as the Gold Coast by the British