asmara

Thân thiện

Asmara is a city with many beautiful Art Deco buildings.

Definition

Proper noun: * The capital city of Eritrea: Asmara is the primary city and administrative center of the country of Eritrea, located in East Africa.

Usage

• Asmara is used as the name of a specific geographic location. It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.
• It is commonly used in contexts discussing geography, politics, history, or travel related to the Horn of Africa.

Examples

• As a proper noun (Geographic name):
  • The flight landed in Asmara in the early evening.
  • Asmara is known for its well-preserved Italian Modernist architecture.
  • The conference of East African leaders was held in Asmara.

Advanced Usage

• Metonymic use: In political or economic contexts, "Asmara" can sometimes be used to refer to the Eritrean government, similar to how "Washington" refers to the U.S. government.
  • The decision from Asmara was met with international concern.

Variants and Related Words

• Asmaran (adj): Of or relating to the city of Asmara.
  • The Asmaran market is a vibrant place to visit.

Synonyms

• Capital of Eritrea: The official designation.
• National capital: A general term for a country's primary administrative city.

Notes on Different Meanings

• Asmara has one primary meaning as the capital city of Eritrea. It does not have other common definitions in general English usage.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the capital of Eritrea

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• Asmara
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