capital of Cuba
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- The capital and largest city of Cuba: This term refers specifically to the primary city that serves as the seat of government and is the most populous urban center in the country of Cuba.
- A historically significant city in the Americas: It denotes one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities founded by Europeans in the Western Hemisphere.
Usage
- This term is used as a proper noun to name a specific city. It functions as a singular entity and is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when used in a sentence (e.g., "the capital of Cuba").
- It is commonly used in geographical, historical, and political contexts.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- Havana is the capital of Cuba.
- Tourists flock to the capital of Cuba to see its historic architecture.
- The capital of Cuba is located on the island's northwestern coast.
Advanced Usage
- "the capital of Cuba" as a subject complement: Used to rename or describe the subject.
- Our final destination was the capital of Cuba.
Variants and Related Words
- Havana: The actual name of the city. "Capital of Cuba" is a descriptive phrase for Havana.
- Cuban capital: A synonymous descriptive phrase.
- La Habana: The Spanish name for Havana.
Synonyms
- Havana
- Cuban capital
Notes on Meaning
- This term has a single, specific referent: the city of Havana. It does not have multiple meanings. The phrase itself is a definitive geographical designation.
Noun
- the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas