Definition

Proper noun: * São Tomé and Príncipe: An island nation in the South Atlantic Ocean, located off the western coast of Africa. It gained independence from Portugal in 1975 and is known for its significant offshore oil reserves.

Usage

• São Tomé and Príncipe is used as the name of the country. It functions as a singular proper noun.
  • The official language of São Tomé and Príncipe is Portuguese.
  • Tourism is a growing industry in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Advanced Usage

• The demonym for a person from this country is São Toméan.
  • The São Toméan diplomat addressed the United Nations.

Variants and Related Words

• São Tomé: The name of the larger main island and the capital city of the country.
• Príncipe: The name of the smaller main island.
• STP: The common three-letter abbreviation for the country (e.g., used in sports and international codes).

Synonyms

• Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe: The country's official full name.

Related Phrases

• Island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe: A descriptive phrase emphasizing its geographical nature.
  • The island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe has a diverse ecosystem.

Noun

1. island nation in the South Atlantic off the west coast of Africa; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975; has enormous offshore oil reserves