Canberra

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Definition

Proper noun The capital city of Australia, situated in the southeastern part of the country within the Australian Capital Territory (ACT).

Usage

Canberra is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the capital city. It is not used with articles like "the" or "a" when referring to the city itself. - The Australian government is based in Canberra. - We flew into Canberra International Airport. - Canberra was purpose-built to be the national capital.

Advanced Usage
  • Metonymic Use: The word is often used metonymically to refer to the Australian federal government or its bureaucracy, similar to how "Washington" refers to the U.S. government.
    • The decision from Canberra will affect the entire industry.
    • There's a growing disconnect between the people and Canberra.
Variants and Related Words
  • Canberran (noun): A resident of Canberra.
    • As a lifelong Canberran, she loves the city's planned layout.
  • Canberran (adjective): Relating to Canberra.
    • The Canberran climate features distinct seasons.
Synonyms
  • National capital (when referring to its primary function).
  • Seat of government (when referring to its administrative role).
Notes on Different Meanings

Canberra has one primary meaning as a geographical and political entity. It does not have other common definitions, idiomatic uses, or phrasal verbs, as it is a proper noun naming a specific place.

Noun
  1. the capital of Australia; located in southeastern Australia

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