capital of Sierra Leone

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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

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