Definition

Noun: - National capital of Kiribati: Bairiki is the name of the capital city of the Republic of Kiribati, a country in the central Pacific Ocean. It is located on the atoll of Tarawa.

Usage Notes

"Bairiki" is a proper noun used specifically to refer to the capital city. It is not used with articles like "a" or "the" when referring to the city itself. It functions as a place name.

Examples

• As the capital city:
  • The government offices are located in Bairiki.
  • Bairiki serves as the administrative center of Kiribati.

Advanced Usage

• In geographical or political contexts: The word is used in discussions about Oceania, island nations, or global capitals.
  • The treaty was signed in Bairiki.

Variants and Related Words

• Tarawa: The atoll on which Bairiki is situated. Tarawa is often used to refer to the wider urban area or the atoll as a whole.
• South Tarawa: The official name for the agglomeration of islets, including Bairiki, that form the capital region.

Synonyms

• Capital of Kiribati: The official designation.
• Administrative centre of Kiribati: A descriptive synonym focusing on its governmental function.

Related Phrases

• In Bairiki: Used to indicate location within the capital.
  • She lives in Bairiki.

Noun

1. national capital of Kiribati