capital of Syria

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Proper noun * Damascus: The capital and largest city of the Syrian Arab Republic. It is also one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Historically and biblically significant, it is noted as the location of the Apostle Paul's conversion.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The peace talks were held in the capital of Syria.
    • Damascus, the capital of Syria, has a rich cultural heritage.
    • Visiting the capital of Syria was a profound historical experience.
Advanced Usage
  • The phrase "capital of Syria" is often used in geopolitical, historical, and travel contexts to refer specifically to the city of Damascus, emphasizing its administrative and symbolic role.
  • In historical or religious texts, "capital of Syria" may be used to anchor narratives in a specific, known location, such as references to "the road to Damascus."
Variants and Related Words
  • Damascus (n): The direct and most common name for the city. This is the synonym for "capital of Syria."
  • Syrian capital (n): A less common alternative noun phrase with the same meaning.
Synonyms
  • Damascus
  • Syrian capital
Related Phrases
  • Road to Damascus: An idiom originating from the biblical story of Paul's conversion, meaning a life-changing moment of profound realization or conversion.
    • His failure was his road to Damascus, leading him to change his career entirely.
Noun
  1. an ancient city (widely regarded as the world's oldest) and present capital and largest city of Syria; according to the New Testament, the Apostle Paul (then known as Saul) underwent a dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus

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