Valletta

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Definition

Proper noun: - The capital city of Malta: Valletta is the capital and a major port city of the Republic of Malta. It is located on the northeastern coast of the main island, Malta, on a peninsula between two natural harbours.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • We spent three days exploring the historic streets of Valletta.
    • Valletta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its concentration of Baroque architecture.
    • The Grand Harbour in Valletta is one of the finest natural harbours in the Mediterranean.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Valletta skyline": Refers to the distinctive outline of buildings and structures forming the city's horizon.

    • The Valletta skyline is dominated by the dome of St. John's Co-Cathedral.
  • "Valletta-born": Used to describe a person who was born in the city of Valletta.

    • The Valletta-born artist gained international fame for his paintings.
Variants and Related Words
  • Vallettan (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Valletta.
    • The guide explained the Vallettan architectural style.
Synonyms
  • Capital of Malta: The primary synonym, stating its administrative function.
  • The City (contextual): When speaking within Malta, it is often simply called "The City" (Il-Belt in Maltese).
Noun
  1. the capital of Malta; located on the northeastern coast of the island