Bucharest
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- The national capital and largest city of Romania: Bucharest is the primary administrative, economic, and cultural center of Romania, located in the southeastern part of the country.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- She flew into Bucharest for a business conference.
- Bucharest is known for its wide, tree-lined boulevards and historic architecture.
- The treaty was signed in Bucharest.
Advanced Usage
- "Bucharest" as a metonym: The name of the city is sometimes used to refer to the Romanian government or its administrative decisions.
- The new policy directive came directly from Bucharest.
Variants and Related Words
- Bucharesti (adj): An informal or poetic adjective meaning "of or relating to Bucharest." (Note: The standard demonym is "Bucharester.")
- București: The Romanian spelling and name for the city.
Synonyms
- Capital of Romania: The official designation.
- București: The Romanian name for the city.
Related Phrases
- The Paris of the East: A historical nickname for Bucharest, referencing its architecture and cultural life in the early 20th century.
- Before the wars, Bucharest was often called the Paris of the East.
Noun
- national capital and largest city of Romania in southeastern Romania