Dominican Republic

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English

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Etymology

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Calque of Spanish República Dominicana, in honor of santo (holy; saint) Domingo, which could refer to a Sunday, Jesus, or St Dominic.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /dɒmˌɪn.ɪ.kən ɹɪˈpʌb.lɪk/
  • (US) IPA(key): /doʊˌmɪn.ɪ.kən ɹəˈpʌb.lɪk/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Proper noun

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the Dominican Republic

  1. A country in the Caribbean. Capital: Santo Domingo

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