Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital and largest city of Cuba: 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 Cuba.
   • A historically significant city in the Americas: It denotes one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities founded by Europeans in the Western Hemisphere.

Usage

• This term is used as a proper noun to name a specific city. It functions as a singular entity and is typically preceded by the definite article "the" when used in a sentence (e.g., "the capital of Cuba").
• It is commonly used in geographical, historical, and political contexts.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Havana is the capital of Cuba.
  • Tourists flock to the capital of Cuba to see its historic architecture.
  • The capital of Cuba is located on the island's northwestern coast.

Advanced Usage

• "the capital of Cuba" as a subject complement: Used to rename or describe the subject.
  • Our final destination was the capital of Cuba.

Variants and Related Words

• Havana: The actual name of the city. "Capital of Cuba" is a descriptive phrase for Havana.
• Cuban capital: A synonymous descriptive phrase.
• La Habana: The Spanish name for Havana.

Synonyms

• Havana
• Cuban capital

Notes on Meaning

• This term has a single, specific referent: the city of Havana. It does not have multiple meanings. The phrase itself is a definitive geographical designation.

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Cuba; located in western Cuba; one of the oldest cities in the Americas