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Poland

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Name — A country in Central Europe.

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Etymology

From Pole + land, ultimately from Old Polish Polanie ("Poles", literally "field dwellers"), from Proto-Slavic *poľe ("field").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Poland” mean?

The word “Poland” means a country in Central Europe.

How do you pronounce “Poland”?

“Poland” is pronounced POH-luhnd (/ˈpoɫ.ənd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Poland” in a sentence?

Here is “Poland” used in a sentence: “Poland shares borders with Germany, the Czech Republic, and several other nations.”

What part of speech is “Poland”?

“Poland” is a name.

Where does the word “Poland” come from?

The word “Poland” comes from Proto-Slavic. From Pole + land, ultimately from Old Polish Polanie ("Poles", literally "field dwellers"), from Proto-Slavic *poľe ("field").

Is “Poland” a common word?

“Poland” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between "Poland," "Polish," and "Pole"?

"Poland" is the name of the country, always capitalised as a proper noun. "Polish" is the adjective and the name of the language, as in "Polish food" or "speaking Polish." A "Pole" is a person from Poland.

Do you say "in Poland" or "to Poland"?

Use "in Poland" to describe a location, as in "They live in Poland." Use "to Poland" for direction or movement, as in "She flew to Poland." The preposition depends on whether you mean where something is or where it is heading.

Is "Poland" always capitalised?

Yes. "Poland" is a proper noun naming a specific country, so it is always written with a capital P, wherever it appears in a sentence. The related adjective "Polish" is also capitalised.

Related words

Poleland

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