bairiki
Definition
Noun: - National capital of Kiribati: Bairiki is the name of the capital city of the Republic of Kiribati, a country in the central Pacific Ocean. It is located on the atoll of Tarawa.
Usage Notes
"Bairiki" is a proper noun used specifically to refer to the capital city. It is not used with articles like "a" or "the" when referring to the city itself. It functions as a place name.
Examples
- As the capital city:
- The government offices are located in Bairiki.
- Bairiki serves as the administrative center of Kiribati.
Advanced Usage
- In geographical or political contexts: The word is used in discussions about Oceania, island nations, or global capitals.
- The treaty was signed in Bairiki.
Variants and Related Words
- Tarawa: The atoll on which Bairiki is situated. Tarawa is often used to refer to the wider urban area or the atoll as a whole.
- South Tarawa: The official name for the agglomeration of islets, including Bairiki, that form the capital region.
Synonyms
- Capital of Kiribati: The official designation.
- Administrative centre of Kiribati: A descriptive synonym focusing on its governmental function.
Related Phrases
- In Bairiki: Used to indicate location within the capital.
- She lives in Bairiki.
Noun
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national capital of Kiribati
