Definition

Noun: 1. A port city in eastern Mozambique: "Beira" is a proper noun referring to a specific coastal city located in Mozambique, a country in southeastern Africa. It is situated on the Mozambique Channel of the Indian Ocean.

Usage

• "Beira" is used exclusively as a proper noun, the name of a place. It is always capitalized.
• It functions as a subject, object, or part of a prepositional phrase in a sentence when discussing geography, travel, or the economy of Mozambique.

Examples

• As a subject:
• As an object:
• In a prepositional phrase:

Advanced Usage

• The city's name can be used metonymically to refer to its port facilities, its regional government, or its population as a collective entity.
  • Example: Beira has approved new infrastructure projects. (Here, "Beira" refers to the city's governing authority).

Variants and Related Words

• Mozambique: The country where Beira is located.
• Mozambique Channel: The body of water on which Beira is situated.
• Port City: A descriptive term for the type of settlement Beira is.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for the proper name "Beira." It can only be described as a Mozambican city or a port on the Mozambique Channel.

Related Idioms or Phrases

• There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs using the proper noun "Beira."

Noun

1. a port city in eastern Mozambique on the Mozambique Channel