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Latvia
LAT-vee-uh
Latvia (name) means a country on the Baltic Sea in northeastern Europe, officially the Republic of Latvia. Example: “They spent their honeymoon touring the old town of Riga, the capital of Latvia.”
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A country on the Baltic Sea in northeastern Europe, officially the Republic of Latvia.
"They spent their honeymoon touring the old town of Riga, the capital of Latvia."
How to use Latvia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Baltic country between Estonia and Lithuania.
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Etymology
From the Latvian name Latvija, the country's own name for itself.
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What does “Latvia” mean?
The word “Latvia” means a country on the Baltic Sea in northeastern Europe, officially the Republic of Latvia. In plain terms, a Baltic country between Estonia and Lithuania.
How do you pronounce “Latvia”?
“Latvia” is pronounced LAT-vee-uh (/ˈlætvi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Latvia” in a sentence?
Here is “Latvia” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon touring the old town of Riga, the capital of Latvia.”
What part of speech is “Latvia”?
“Latvia” is a name.
Is “Latvia” a common word?
“Latvia” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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