brazzaville

Thân thiện

Brazzaville is a bustling city on the banks of the Congo River.

Definition

Proper noun: * The capital city and largest urban center of the Republic of the Congo, a country in Central Africa. It is located on the north bank of the Congo River, directly opposite Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Usage

• Brazzaville serves as the political, administrative, and cultural hub of the Republic of the Congo.
• The city's name is used to refer to the national government of the Republic of the Congo by metonymy.

Examples

• Brazzaville is separated from Kinshasa by the Congo River.
• The conference of health ministers was held in Brazzaville.
• Officials in Brazzaville announced a new economic policy.

Advanced Usage

• Diplomatic/Governmental Metonymy: The city's name is often used to represent the government or official stance of the Republic of the Congo.
  • A spokesperson for Brazzaville denied the allegations.

Variants and Related Words

• Congolese (adj): Of or relating to the Republic of the Congo or its capital, Brazzaville.
  • The Congolese delegation arrived from Brazzaville.

Synonyms

• Capital (in this specific context): As in, "the capital of the Republic of the Congo."
• Seat of government: The city where the central government is located.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo

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