Definition

Proper noun The capital city of Nigeria, located in the center of the country. It is a planned city that replaced Lagos as the national capital in 1991.

Usage

"Abuja" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the capital city of Nigeria. * The government offices were relocated from Lagos to Abuja. * Abuja is known for its modern architecture and design.

Advanced Usage

• "Abuja" as a Metonym: The word can be used metonymically to refer to the Nigerian federal government, similar to how "Washington" refers to the U.S. government.
  • The new policy was announced from Abuja.

Variants and Related Words

• Abujan (adjective): Of or relating to Abuja.
  • The Abujan landscape features the famous Aso Rock.

Synonyms

• National capital (in the context of Nigeria)
• Seat of government (in the context of Nigeria)

Note: There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with the proper noun "Abuja".

Noun

1. capital of Nigeria in the center of the country