suriname: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “suriname” mean?
A country on the northeastern coast of South America, the smallest sovereign state on the continent.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A country on the northeastern coast of South America, the smallest sovereign state on the continent.
Refers to the nation itself, its government, its people, and its distinct culture.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No difference in usage. Spelling is consistent as 'Suriname' in both. Historically, the colonial name 'Dutch Guiana' was also used.
Connotations
Primarily geographical and political; associated with diversity (the most ethnically diverse country in the Americas) and tropical rainforests.
Frequency
Low frequency; used primarily in geographical, political, and travel contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “suriname” in a Sentence
[be/live] in Suriname[travel/flight] to Suriname[export/import] from SurinameVocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “suriname” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- Surinamese cuisine
- a Surinamese passport
American English
- Surinamese culture
- Surinamese history
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Suriname's main exports are gold, oil, and alumina.
Academic
Suriname's unique demographic profile is a result of its colonial plantation history.
Everyday
My cousin is doing volunteer work in Suriname for a year.
Technical
The Guiana Shield formation underlies much of Suriname's territory.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “suriname”
Strong
Neutral
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “suriname”
- Misspelling as 'Surinam' (an older, still accepted variant).
- Incorrectly capitalising as 'suriname'.
- Using articles ('the Suriname') which is incorrect for most country names.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Both are historically used, but 'Suriname' is the official and modern English spelling.
Surinamese.
Dutch (official), Sranan Tongo (lingua franca), English, Sarnami Hindustani, Javanese, and numerous Maroon and Indigenous languages.
South America.
A country on the northeastern coast of South America, the smallest sovereign state on the continent.
Suriname is usually formal in register.
Suriname: in British English it is pronounced /ˌsʊərɪˈnɑːm/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈsʊrɪˌnɑːm/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
SURIname is in SOUTH AMERICA, and it's known for its SURprising diversity.
Conceptual Metaphor
A MELTING POT or MOSAIC (representing its significant ethnic diversity).
Practice
Quiz
What is a key feature of Suriname's population?