noun
a former country in southeastern Asia that existed from 1954 (after the defeat of the French at Dien Bien Phu) until 1975 when it was defeated and annexed by North Vietnam
• Instance Hypernyms: ↑Asian country, ↑Asian nation
• Part Holonyms: ↑Vietnam, ↑Socialist Republic of Vietnam, ↑Viet Nam, ↑Annam
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a former country in SE Asia that comprised Vietnam S of about 17° N latitude; a separate state 1954-75; now part of reunified Vietnam. Cap.: Saigon. Cf. North Vietnam, Vietnam.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.