capital of The Netherlands

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The seat of government and a major city of the Netherlands: This term refers to the city that serves as the constitutional and nominal capital of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, housing key government institutions and functions.
Usage
  • This term is used as a proper noun to specifically identify the city of Amsterdam in its role as the capital. It is often used in formal, geographical, or political contexts to distinguish it from other major cities in the Netherlands or to emphasize its capital status.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The capital of the Netherlands is famous for its historic canals.
    • Many tourists visit the capital of the Netherlands to see the Rijksmuseum.
Advanced Usage
  • Used in formal or official descriptions: The phrase is commonly found in encyclopedic entries, textbooks, and official documents to denote Amsterdam's primary constitutional role.
    • The treaty was signed in the capital of the Netherlands.
Variants and Related Words
  • Amsterdam: The actual name of the city referred to by the phrase "capital of the Netherlands."
  • Dutch capital: A synonymous descriptive phrase.
  • Government seat: A general term for a capital city.
Synonyms
  • Amsterdam
  • Dutch capital
Notes on Meaning
  • While Amsterdam is the constitutional and nominal capital of the Netherlands, the seat of the Dutch government and parliament is in The Hague. This phrase specifically denotes Amsterdam's status as the capital city as defined by the country's constitution.
Noun
  1. an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum

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