Definition

Proper noun * The capital city of Djibouti: "capital of Djibouti" refers to the primary city and administrative center of the country of Djibouti. It is also the nation's largest city and a major port.

Usage Notes

• This term functions as a proper noun, the official name of a specific place. It is typically used in formal, geographical, or political contexts.
• It is often preceded by the definite article "the" (e.g., "the capital of Djibouti").

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The capital of Djibouti is a strategic port on the Gulf of Aden.
  • Our flight landed in the capital of Djibouti late last night.
  • The embassy is located in the capital of Djibouti.

Advanced Usage

• "the capital of Djibouti" as a geopolitical entity: The term can be used to represent the central government or administrative authority of the country.
  • The decision was announced from the capital of Djibouti.

Variants and Related Words

• Djibouti (city): This is the actual name of the city itself. "Capital of Djibouti" is a descriptive phrase identifying its role, while "Djibouti" is its proper name.
  • The city of Djibouti is the capital of Djibouti.

Synonyms

• Djibouti (city): The name of the city, which is coincidentally the same as the country's name.
  • The port of Djibouti is a key economic hub.

Different Meanings

• Djibouti (country): It is crucial to distinguish between "capital of Djibouti" (the city) and "Djibouti" (the nation). Context usually clarifies the meaning.
  • Djibouti (the country) gained independence in 1977. Djibouti (the city) became its capital.

Noun

1. port city on the Gulf of Aden; the capital and largest city of Djibouti