Definition

Proper noun * Almaty: The largest city in Kazakhstan, which served as the nation's capital until 1998. It is a major cultural, commercial, and educational hub located in the southeastern part of the country near the Tian Shan mountains.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Almaty is known for its beautiful mountain scenery and vibrant apple orchards.
  • Many international businesses have their regional headquarters in Almaty.
  • The move of the capital from Almaty to Astana was completed in 1998.

Advanced Usage

• "Former capital": Almaty is frequently described in relation to its former status.
  • Almaty, the former capital, remains the financial heart of Kazakhstan.
• Historical Context: The city was known as Alma-Ata during the Soviet era.
  • The 1991 Alma-Ata Protocol was signed in this city, which is now called Almaty.

Variants and Related Words

• Alma-Ata (Proper noun): The former name of Almaty, used during the Soviet period.
• Almatian (Adjective): Relating to or characteristic of Almaty.
  • The Almatian region is famous for its ski resorts.

Synonyms

• Former capital (when referring to its historical status).
• Metropolis (emphasizing its size and importance).

Related Phrases

• Southern capital: An informal term sometimes used to describe Almaty's ongoing significance despite the political capital's relocation.
  • Many consider Almaty to be the cultural and southern capital of the country.

Noun

1. the largest city in Kazakhstan and the capital until 1998