slovak republic
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A sovereign nation in Central Europe: The Slovak Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is the official name for the nation commonly known as Slovakia. It came into existence as an independent state in 1993 following the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia.
Usage
- The term "Slovak Republic" is used in formal, official, and diplomatic contexts to refer to the country.
- It is synonymous with "Slovakia," with "Slovak Republic" being the official state name and "Slovakia" being the common short form.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The ambassador presented his credentials to the government of the Slovak Republic.
- Bratislava is the capital city of the Slovak Republic.
- After the Velvet Divorce, the Slovak Republic became a member of the United Nations.
Advanced Usage
- In political and legal documents: The full official name "Slovak Republic" is typically used in treaties, constitutions, and formal agreements.
- The treaty was ratified by the National Council of the Slovak Republic.
Variants and Related Words
- Slovakia (Proper noun): The common short-form name for the Slovak Republic, used in everyday language and many international contexts.
- We traveled through Slovakia last summer.
- Slovak (Adjective): Relating to the Slovak Republic, its people, or its language.
- She is learning the Slovak language.
- Slovak (Noun): A person from the Slovak Republic.
- He is a Slovak living abroad.
Synonyms
- Slovakia: The most direct and commonly used synonym.
- (The) Slovak state: A less common formal synonym.
Notes on Meaning
- The definition specifically notes it is a landlocked republic (having no coastline) and its location in Central Europe.
- A key historical fact is its separation from the Czech Republic in 1993, an event known as the "Velvet Divorce," which was the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia.
Noun
- a landlocked republic in central Europe; separated from the Czech Republic in 1993