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Definition of suriname
suriname
/ˌsʊər.ɪˈnɑːm/
Sur · i · name
Adjective:Surinamese
suriname Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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A country on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America, bordered by French Guiana to the east, Guyana to the west, and Brazil to the south. It is the smallest sovereign state in South America and is known for its high levels of biodiversity and extensive tropical rainforests.
Example
"After gaining independence from the Netherlands in 1975, Suriname established its own republic with Paramaribo as its capital city."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name is derived from the Surinen, an indigenous people who inhabited the area at the time of European contact in the late 16th century. It was formerly known as Dutch Guiana.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Suriname. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/suriname