capital of Barbados
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Definition
Proper noun: * The capital city of Barbados: "capital of barbados" refers specifically to Bridgetown, the primary urban center, seat of government, and main port of the island nation of Barbados.
Usage Notes
- This term functions as a single, proper noun phrase identifying a specific place. It is the official designation for the city.
- It is typically used in formal, geographical, or encyclopedic contexts to name the city.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The
capital of barbadosis a major tourist destination in the Caribbean. - Our flight landed at the airport serving the
capital of barbados.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in contrast to other cities or capitals within a region.
- Unlike the
capital of barbados, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago is a twin-island city.
Variants and Related Words
- Bridgetown: The actual name of the city. "Capital of barbados" and "Bridgetown" are synonyms, with "Bridgetown" being more common in everyday usage.
- Capital city: A general term for a city that serves as the seat of government.
Synonyms
- Bridgetown
Related Phrases
- Port of Bridgetown: Specifies the city's function as a harbor.
- City of Bridgetown: An alternative way to name the location.
Noun
- capital of Barbados; a port city on the southwestern coast of Barbados