Definition

Proper noun: * The capital and largest city of Austria: The primary city and seat of government of the country of Austria, also its most populous urban center. It is situated on the Danube River in the northeastern part of the country. Historically, it has been a major cultural hub, famously associated with several renowned classical composers.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The capital of Austria is a beautiful city known for its imperial history and coffee house culture.
  • We flew into the capital of Austria before taking a train to the Alps.
  • Many tourists visit the capital of Austria to see the Hofburg Palace and the Vienna State Opera.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase "capital of Austria" is often used in geographical and political contexts to specify the city's administrative role. In many contexts, especially cultural or historical discussions, the city's name, "Vienna," is used directly.
  • While Berlin is the capital of Germany, the capital of Austria is Vienna.

Variants and Related Words

• Vienna (n): The name of the city itself. This is the more common term used in most non-administrative contexts.
  • Vienna is famous for its New Year's Concert.
• Wien (n): The German name for Vienna, used within Austria and other German-speaking regions.

Synonyms

• Vienna: The direct and most frequently used synonym.
• The Austrian capital: A descriptive synonym with the same meaning.

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Austria; located on the Danube in northeastern Austria; was the home of Beethoven and Brahms and Haydn and Mozart and Schubert and Strauss