Definition

Proper noun: - A sovereign state in Southeast Asia: The Republic of Indonesia is a country located on an extensive archipelago comprising over thirteen thousand islands. It gained sovereignty from the Netherlands in 1945 and is a major producer of petroleum in the Far East and Pacific regions.

Usage

• The term "Republic of Indonesia" is the official long-form name of the country. It is used in formal, diplomatic, and legal contexts.
• It specifically denotes the nation-state, its government, and its territorial sovereignty.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• In geopolitical or economic contexts: The term is often used when discussing the country's role in international affairs, trade, or as a regional power.
  • The Republic of Indonesia plays a pivotal role in Southeast Asian security forums.
• In historical contexts: Used to refer to the modern state post-independence.
  • The proclamation of the Republic of Indonesia was made on August 17, 1945.

Variants and Related Words

• Indonesia: The common short-form name for the Republic of Indonesia. Used in everyday language and less formal writing.
  • We are traveling to Indonesia next month.
• Indonesian (adjective): Of or relating to the Republic of Indonesia, its people, or its culture.
  • Indonesian cuisine is very diverse.
• Indonesian (noun): A native or citizen of the Republic of Indonesia.
  • She is an Indonesian from Surabaya.

Synonyms

• Indonesia: The primary synonym, representing the same geopolitical entity in a non-official capacity.

Notes

• As a proper noun referring to a specific country, "Republic of Indonesia" does not have phrasal verbs or idioms associated with it. It functions as a single, fixed noun phrase.

Noun

1. a republic in southeastern Asia on an archipelago including more than 13,000 islands; achieved independence from the Netherlands in 1945; the principal oil producer in the Far East and Pacific regions