Polonia (en. Poland)

/poˈlonia/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Sovereign state in Central Europe.
Poland is famous for its castles and natural landscapes.
Polonia es famosa por sus castillos y paisajes naturales.
Nationality of people originating from this country.
Poles are known for their hospitality.
Los polacos son conocidos por su hospitalidad.
Official language of the country.
Polish is a Slavic language.
El polaco es una lengua eslava.

Etymology

The name 'Poland' comes from the Latin term 'Polonia', which refers to the fields, in relation to the geography of the country.

Common Phrases and Expressions

White Poland
Reference to Poland during the Cold War era.
Polonia blanca
Heart of Poland
Expression that denotes the cultural importance of a city in Poland.
Corazón de Polonia

Related Words

Polish
Adjective that indicates origin or relation to Poland.
polaco
Warsaw
Capital of Poland.
varsovia
Solidarity
Very significant social and political movement in the history of Poland.
solidaridad

Slang Meanings

To celebrate like they do in Poland.
Last night at the party we started to have a Poland-style party.
Anoche en la fiesta nos pusimos a hacer una fiesta al estilo polonia.
To refer to someone who is very traditional.
She is so Polish in her customs.
Ella es tan polonia en sus costumbres.