capital of Vietnam

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Definition

Proper noun The official capital city of the country of Vietnam. It is the political, administrative, and cultural center of the nation and is located in the northern part of the country.

Usage

This term is used to specifically refer to the primary city that serves as the seat of government for Vietnam. It functions as a proper noun, the name of a specific place.

Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The capital of Vietnam is a major economic hub in Southeast Asia.
    • We flew into the capital of Vietnam to begin our tour.
    • Historically, the capital of Vietnam has been an important center of learning.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in geographical, political, and historical contexts to distinguish this city from other major cities in Vietnam or from the capitals of other nations.
  • In formal writing, it is common to see "the capital of Vietnam" used in descriptive passages before introducing the city's specific name.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hanoi: This is the specific name of the city that is the capital of Vietnam. "Capital of Vietnam" and "Hanoi" are often used interchangeably, though the former is more descriptive and the latter is the official name.
  • National capital: A general term for the city that serves as the seat of government for a country.
Synonyms
  • Hanoi
Notes on Meaning

This term has a single, specific referential meaning: the city of Hanoi. It does not have multiple definitions or idiomatic uses, as it is a fixed geographical name.

Noun
  1. the capital city of Vietnam; located in North Vietnam

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