noun
Uncommon
Czechoslovakia
chehk-uh-sluh-VAH-kee-uh
Czechoslovakia (noun) means a former Central European country, now divided into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Example: “Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.”
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A former Central European country, now divided into the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
"Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire."
"The country split peacefully into two nations in 1993, an event often called the "Velvet Divorce.""
How to use Czechoslovakia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA country that no longer exists — it was replaced by the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993.
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_____ was founded in 1918 after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Etymology
A blend of "Czecho-" (Czech) and "Slovakia."
Rhymes for Czechoslovakia
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What does “Czechoslovakia” mean?
The word “Czechoslovakia” means a former Central European country, now divided into the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In plain terms, a country that no longer exists — it was replaced by the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993.
How do you pronounce “Czechoslovakia”?
“Czechoslovakia” is pronounced chehk-uh-sluh-VAH-kee-uh (/ˌt͡ʃɛk.ə.sləˈvɑ.ki.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Czechoslovakia” in a sentence?
Here is “Czechoslovakia” used in a sentence: “Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918 after the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.”
What part of speech is “Czechoslovakia”?
“Czechoslovakia” is a noun.
Is “Czechoslovakia” a common word?
“Czechoslovakia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
