Vietnam
0 antonyms and opposites of Vietnam, grouped by meaning.
Name — A country in Southeast Asia, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with its capital at Hanoi.
Etymology
From Vietnamese Việt Nam. The extended, figurative sense of "an unwinnable quagmire" comes directly from the Vietnam War.
Full origin of Vietnam →Frequently asked questions
What does “Vietnam” mean?
The word “Vietnam” means a country in Southeast Asia, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with its capital at Hanoi. In plain terms, the country in Southeast Asia — or, figuratively, a drawn-out conflict that can't be won.
How do you pronounce “Vietnam”?
“Vietnam” is pronounced vee-uht-NAHM (/viˌɛtˈnɑm/ in IPA).
How do you use “Vietnam” in a sentence?
Here is “Vietnam” used in a sentence: “They backpacked through Vietnam for a month, from Hanoi to the Mekong Delta.”
What part of speech is “Vietnam”?
Depending on how it is used, “Vietnam” can be a name and a noun.
Is “Vietnam” a common word?
“Vietnam” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Vietnam” have?
“Vietnam” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a country in Southeast Asia, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with its capital at Hanoi.
What is the difference between 'Vietnam' the country and calling something 'a Vietnam'?
Capitalized and used as a name, "Vietnam" refers to the country in Southeast Asia, officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, with its capital at Hanoi. Used figuratively, calling a situation "a Vietnam" means a long, grinding conflict that a stronger power cannot win, or a hopeless, dangerous predicament.
Is 'Vietnam' spelled as one word or two?
In modern English "Vietnam" is most commonly written as one word, though the two-word form "Viet Nam" also appears, especially in the country's official name. Both refer to the same Southeast Asian nation.