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Lithuania

lihth-yoo-AY-nee-uh

Lithuania (name) means a country in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea, officially the Republic of Lithuania. Example: “They spent their honeymoon touring the old town of Vilnius, Lithuania.”

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A country in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea, officially the Republic of Lithuania.
"They spent their honeymoon touring the old town of Vilnius, Lithuania."
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Etymology

From Medieval Latin Lithuania, from a Slavic form of the native name Lietuva, possibly linked to a local river name.

Origin: Medieval Latin

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Lithuania” mean?

The word “Lithuania” means a country in northeastern Europe on the Baltic Sea, officially the Republic of Lithuania.

How do you pronounce “Lithuania”?

“Lithuania” is pronounced lihth-yoo-AY-nee-uh (/ˌlɪθ.uˈeɪ.ni.ə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Lithuania” in a sentence?

Here is “Lithuania” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon touring the old town of Vilnius, Lithuania.”

What part of speech is “Lithuania”?

“Lithuania” is a name.

Where does the word “Lithuania” come from?

The word “Lithuania” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin Lithuania, from a Slavic form of the native name Lietuva, possibly linked to a local river name.

Is “Lithuania” a common word?

“Lithuania” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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