Finland Proper

English

Etymology

Calque of Finnish Varsinais-Suomi, named so because the term Suomi (“Finland”) originally referred only to this region.

Proper noun

Finland Proper

  1. Synonym of Southwest Finland.

Usage notes

The term "Southwest Finland" is currently used by Finnish government sources. "Finland Proper" tends to more often refer to the historical province rather than the modern region.

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