Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital and largest city of Costa Rica: This term refers specifically to the primary city that serves as the seat of government and is the most populous urban center in the country of Costa Rica.

Usage

• This term is used as a proper noun to name a specific geographic and political entity. It functions as the official name of the city.
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Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in geopolitical, economic, or cultural contexts to discuss the nation's administrative center.
  • Diplomatic meetings are often held in the capital of Costa Rica.
  • The economic policies enacted in the capital of Costa Rica affect the entire country.

Variants and Related Words

• San José: This is the actual name of the city referred to by the phrase "capital of Costa rica."
• National capital: A general term for the city that serves as the seat of government for a country.

Synonyms

• San José: The direct synonym and official name.
• Costa Rican capital: A synonymous descriptive phrase.

Notes

• "Capital of Costa Rica" is a fixed noun phrase. It is typically not used in idiomatic expressions or as part of phrasal verbs, as it is a proper name for a specific place.

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Costa Rica