Port Moresby
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- The administrative capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea: Port Moresby is the primary governmental and urban center of the independent nation of Papua New Guinea, located on the southeastern coast of the island of New Guinea.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The government offices are located in Port Moresby.
- She flew into Port Moresby before traveling to the highlands.
- Port Moresby hosted the 2015 Pacific Games.
Advanced Usage
- "Greater Port Moresby": Refers to the metropolitan area encompassing the city and its surrounding districts.
- The population of Greater Port Moresby continues to grow rapidly.
Variants and Related Words
- National Capital District (NCD): The official administrative territory that contains Port Moresby.
- Port Moresby is coextensive with the National Capital District.
Synonyms
- Capital of Papua New Guinea: The primary city where the national government is seated.
- Moresby (informal, shortened form): A common, informal abbreviation for the city's name.
- His business is based in Moresby.
Noun
- the administrative capital and largest city of Papua New Guinea