燈塔國
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Chinese[edit]
lighthouse | country; state; nation | ||
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trad. (燈塔國) | 燈塔 | 國 | |
simp. (灯塔国) | 灯塔 | 国 | |
Literally: “lighthouse country”. |
Etymology[edit]
From 民主燈塔 (mínzhǔ dēngtǎ), a calque of English lighthouse (or beacon) of democracy, a nickname of the United States (see Wikipedia:City upon a Hill).
Pronunciation[edit]
Proper noun[edit]
燈塔國
- (often derogatory) United States