cali
Definition
Proper noun: * Cali: A major city located in southwestern Colombia, situated within a fertile agricultural region.
Usage
- Cali is used as the name of a specific geographic location. It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.
- Example: "Cali is known as the salsa capital of the world."
- Example: "The Cauca River flows through the city of Cali."
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metonymically to refer to institutions or entities based in the city.
- Example: "Cali hosted the 1971 Pan American Games." (Referring to the city as an organizing entity).
- Example: "Deportivo Cali is one of Colombia's most popular football clubs." (Referring to a sports team from the city).
Variants and Related Words
- Caleño / Caleña (noun): A demonym for a male/female person from Cali.
- Example: "The Caleños are famous for their love of dance and music."
Synonyms
- Santiago de Cali: The official, full name of the city.
Noun
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city in southwestern Colombia in a rich agricultural area
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