Definition

Proper noun: * Freetown: The primary and official meaning of "capital of Sierra Leone" is the city of Freetown. It is the seat of government, the largest urban center, and a major port city of the country Sierra Leone.

Usage Notes

• "Capital of Sierra Leone" functions as a proper noun phrase, specifically a geographical name. It is the definitional name for the city of Freetown within the context of national capitals.
• It is typically used in factual, descriptive, or geographical contexts rather than in casual conversation, where "Freetown" is more common.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, was founded as a home for freed slaves.
  • The conference will be held in the capital of Sierra Leone.
  • What is the capital of Sierra Leone?

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used in apposition (placed next to another noun to explain it).
  • Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, is located on the Atlantic coast.

Variants and Related Words

• Freetown (n): The official and most common name for the city.
• National capital (n): A general term for the city that serves as the seat of government for a country.
• Port city (n): A city with a harbor where ships load and unload; a key characteristic of Freetown.

Synonyms

• Freetown: The direct and exact synonym.

Different Meanings

• This phrase has only one specific meaning: it refers exclusively to the city of Freetown. It is not used idiomatically or with other definitions.

Noun

1. port city and the capital and largest city of Sierra Leone