What is another word for South Vietnam?

Pronunciation: [sˈa͡ʊθ vˌiːətnˈɑːm] (IPA)

During the Vietnam War, the country was split into two regions: North Vietnam and South Vietnam. South Vietnam, which was located in the southern region of the country, is referred to using a number of synonyms. One commonly used term is "Republic of Vietnam," which was the official name of the government in power during the war. Another synonym for South Vietnam is "South Vietnamese Republic," which is similar in meaning. Some also use the term "Free World Alliance," which was a coalition of countries that supported South Vietnam during the conflict. Additionally, some writers use names like "Vietnam's southern region" or "southern Vietnam" to refer to the area.

What are the hypernyms for South vietnam?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with South vietnam

  • South Vietnam faces total defeat, and soon.
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  • Our purpose in Vietnam is to prevent the success of aggression. It is not conquest, it is not empire, it is not foreign bases, it is not domination. It is, simply put, just to prevent the forceful conquest of South Vietnam by North Vietnam.
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  • After the 1954 Geneva international conference, Vietnam was divided into two parts. On paper, North and South Vietnam were twin countries born at the same moment.
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  • By the mid-sixties, the United States had poured more than half a million troops into South Vietnam.
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