antofagasta
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Definition
Proper noun: * A port city on the Pacific in northern Chile: Antofagasta is the name of a major city and seaport located in the northern part of Chile, on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. It is a significant urban and economic center for the region.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Antofagasta is known for its mining industry and coastal location.
- The ship docked in the port of Antofagasta to load copper.
- They traveled from Santiago to Antofagasta by plane.
Advanced Usage
- "The Antofagasta region": Refers to the larger administrative region of Chile of which the city of Antofagasta is the capital.
- The Antofagasta region is rich in mineral resources.
Variants and Related Words
- Antofagastino/a (adj/n): A demonym used to describe something from Antofagasta or a person who is from Antofagasta.
- The Antofagastino culture is influenced by the desert and the sea.
Synonyms
- Port city: A general term for a city with a major harbor. (Note: There is no direct synonym for the proper noun "Antofagasta" itself.)
Related Phrases
- "Capital of the Antofagasta Region": A phrase describing the city's administrative role.
- The city of Antofagasta serves as the capital of the Antofagasta Region.
Noun
- a port city on the Pacific in northern Chile