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Bolivia has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a landlocked republic in central South America; Simon Bolivar founded Bolivia in 1825 after winning independence from Spain

"Bolivia is a landlocked republic in central South America that was founded by Simon Bolivar in 1825 after winning independence from Spain."

2

a form of canasta in which sequences can be melded

"During our card game, we decided to play bolivia so that players could form melds using consecutive cards from their hand."

3

A card game similar to rummy and canasta.

"We spent the evening playing Bolivia, a lively card game that combines elements of rummy and canasta."

In plain English: Bolivia is a country located in South America that has no access to an ocean.

"The travelers planned to visit Bolivia next month to see its colorful festivals and high altitude landscapes."

Usage: Bolivia refers specifically to a shedding-style card game played with two decks, distinct from the similarly named country in South America. Players aim to discard all their cards by forming valid sets or runs before their opponents do.

Proper Noun
1

A country in South America. Official name: Plurinational State of Bolivia.

"Bolivia is a landlocked country in South America known for its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage."

Example Sentences
"The travelers planned to visit Bolivia next month to see its colorful festivals and high altitude landscapes." noun
"The weather in Bolivia is surprisingly mild during our vacation there." noun
"She plans to visit Bolivia next summer to see the Andes mountains." noun
"Bolivia has some of the most unique cultural festivals in South America." noun
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
canasta

Origin

The name Bolivia comes from Spanish and New Latin, meaning "land of Bolivar," after the South American revolutionary leader Simón Bolívar. His surname originated in a Basque village named Bolibar, which was formed from words for "windmill" and "valley."

Rhyming Words
via cavia tuvia novia gavia pavia livia silvia previa stevia clivia trivia salvia olivia fulvia sylvia latvia exuvia go via flavia
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