Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital city of Uzbekistan: "Tashkent" is the name of the largest city and the political, economic, and cultural capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Tashkent is a major hub in Central Asia.
  • The historic center of Tashkent features both modern and ancient architecture.
  • They flew into Tashkent International Airport.

Advanced Usage

• "Tashkent" as a metonym: The city's name is sometimes used to refer to the government or administrative decisions of Uzbekistan.
  • The policy directive came directly from Tashkent.

Variants and Related Words

• Tashkenti (adj): Pertaining to or originating from Tashkent.
  • She prepared a traditional Tashkenti pilaf.

Synonyms

• Capital of Uzbekistan: The primary synonym, describing its administrative status.

Notes on Meaning

• As a proper noun, "Tashkent" refers specifically to a single, unique entity (the city). It does not have multiple conceptual meanings like common nouns. Its significance is geographical and political.

Noun

1. the capital of Uzbekistan