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

1. a port city on the Pacific in northern Chile