Brasilia
Definition
Noun: - The capital city of Brazil: Brasília is the federal capital of Brazil. It is a planned city, constructed on a central plateau and officially inaugurated as the capital in 1960.
Usage
- Brasília is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the capital city of Brazil. It is often discussed in contexts of urban planning, government, and Brazilian geography.
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Advanced Usage
- "The Brasília project": Can refer to the ambitious urban planning and construction initiative to build the new capital.
- The Brasília project was a defining moment in Brazilian history.
- Used metonymically to refer to the Brazilian federal government.
- The decision from Brasília will affect the entire country.
Variants and Related Words
- Brasiliense (noun, adj): A native or inhabitant of Brasília.
- As a brasiliense, she knows the city's history well.
- Brazilian (adj): Of or relating to Brazil.
- The Brazilian government is seated in Brasília.
Synonyms
- Federal capital: The capital city of a federation.
- Seat of government: The location of a government's central administration.
Related Phrases
- "Capital of Brazil": The most common descriptive phrase for Brasília.
- Brasília, the capital of Brazil, is inland.
Noun
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the capital of Brazil; a city built on the central plateau and inaugurated in 1960
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