abuja
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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
- capital of Nigeria in the center of the country