The preposition
of
is used in many ways--and not
only in
possessive expressions. One use
is in showing a connection
or relationship:
the legs
of
the table
the front door
of
the house
by the side
of
the road
the back
of
my hand
the father
of
the bride
the President
of
the U.S.
the back
of
the room
the collar
of
his shirt
the color
of
her eyes
the fragrance
of
roses
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A related use is with
governmental terms:
the United States
of
America
the Republic
of
Korea
the Sultanate
of
Oman
the Kingdom
of
Saudi Arabia
the Grand Duchy
of
Luxembourg
the Principality
of
Monaco
the Dominion
of
Canada
the Commonwealth
of
Massachusetts
the State
of
Arizona
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