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.”

noun

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

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In plain EnglishA country that no longer exists — it was replaced by the Czech Republic and Slovakia in 1993.

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Etymology

A blend of "Czecho-" (Czech) and "Slovakia."

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Frequently asked questions

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.