capital of Senegal

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The capital and chief port and largest city of Senegal: This is the primary city of the country of Senegal, serving as its political, economic, and administrative center, as well as its main seaport.
Usage
  • This term is used specifically as the name of a place. It functions as a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
  • It is used to refer to the city itself in geographical, political, and cultural contexts.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Dakar is the capital of Senegal.
    • The conference will be held in the capital of Senegal.
    • As the capital of Senegal, it is a major hub for commerce and culture.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in formal or descriptive writing to identify the city without immediately naming it, creating a slight emphasis on its status.
    • The delegation traveled to the capital of Senegal for the summit.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dakar: This is the actual name of the city referred to by the phrase "capital of Senegal."
  • National capital: A general term for the city that is the seat of government for a country.
  • Port city: A general term for a city with a significant harbor.
Synonyms
  • Dakar: The direct and most common synonym.
  • Senegalese capital: A less common but equivalent phrase.
Notes on Meaning
  • The phrase "capital of Senegal" has a single, specific referent: the city of Dakar. It is not used with multiple meanings.
Noun
  1. the capital and chief port and largest city of Senegal

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