baku
Definition
Noun: 1. The capital city of Azerbaijan: Baku is the political, economic, and cultural center of Azerbaijan. 2. A major port on the Caspian Sea: Baku is a significant maritime hub located on the western shore of the Caspian Sea. 3. An important historical and modern center for oil production: The city is renowned for its extensive oil industry, both onshore and offshore.
Usage Examples
- As a proper noun (capital city):
- Baku hosted the 2015 European Games.
- The historic center of Baku is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- As a proper noun (port city):
- The ship sailed into the port of Baku.
- Trade through Baku connects Azerbaijan to other Caspian nations.
- As a proper noun (oil center):
- The oil industry has shaped Baku's economy for over a century.
- Many international energy companies have offices in Baku.
Advanced Usage
- "The Baku oil fields": Refers specifically to the petroleum-rich region in and around the city.
- Development of the Baku oil fields began in the 19th century.
- Metonymic Use: The name "Baku" is sometimes used to refer to the government or administrative authority of Azerbaijan.
- Baku announced new economic reforms today.
Variants and Related Words
- Bakuvian (adj, rare): Relating to or characteristic of Baku.
- The Bakuvian architecture blends Eastern and Western styles.
Synonyms
- Capital of Azerbaijan: The primary synonym, specifying its administrative role.
- Port on the Caspian: A descriptive synonym highlighting its geographic and economic function.
Related Phrases
- Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline: A major oil pipeline named for its route from Baku, Azerbaijan, through Tbilisi, Georgia, to Ceyhan, Turkey.
- The Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline is crucial for exporting Caspian oil.
- Old City (İçərişəhər): The historic walled core of Baku.
- We visited the Maiden Tower in Baku's Old City.
Noun
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a port city on the Caspian Sea that is the capital of Azerbaijan and an important center for oil production
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