Definition

Proper noun: * The capital and largest city of Hungary: 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 Hungary. It is situated on the banks of the Danube River in the north-central part of the nation.

Usage

This term is used as a proper noun to name a specific geographic and political entity. It functions as the official name for the city. * Budapest is the capital of Hungary. * The conference will be held in the capital of Hungary. * She studied the history of the capital of Hungary.

Advanced Usage

• In geopolitical or historical contexts: The term is often used when discussing the role of a capital city within a nation's structure, or in historical narratives about the region.
  • Following the compromise of 1867, the capital of Hungary regained significant political autonomy.

Variants and Related Words

• Budapest: This is the actual name of the city. "Capital of Hungary" is a descriptive term for it.
  • We flew directly to Budapest.
• Hungarian capital: A synonymous descriptive phrase.
  • The Hungarian capital is a major cultural hub.

Synonyms

• Budapest
• Hungarian capital

Notes

This term is a fixed noun phrase. It is not typically used in idioms or as part of phrasal verbs, as it is a specific geographic name.

Noun

1. capital and largest city of Hungary; located on the Danube River in north-central Hungary