Caracas
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Definition
Proper noun: - The capital and largest city of Venezuela, located in the northern part of the country near the Caribbean Sea.
Usage
- As a proper noun (name of a city): "Caracas" is used to refer specifically to the city itself, its government, or its inhabitants. It is always capitalized.
- The government of Venezuela is based in Caracas.
- She was born in Caracas but now lives abroad.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- Metonymic use: "Caracas" can sometimes be used to refer to the Venezuelan government or its administrative decisions.
- The new policy was announced from Caracas yesterday.
Variants and Related Words
- Caraqueño/Caraqueña (noun): A native or inhabitant of Caracas. (This is a Spanish-derived demonym sometimes used in English contexts.)
- The Caraqueños celebrated the festival in the streets.
Synonyms
- Capital of Venezuela: The primary synonym, describing its political status.
- Largest city in Venezuela: Describing its size and population significance.
Notes
- As a proper noun, "Caracas" does not have phrasal verbs or idioms directly associated with it in English. Discussions about the city typically use it as a simple geographic or political reference point.
Noun
- the capital and largest city of Venezuela