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