Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital and chief port and largest city of Senegal: This is the primary city of the country of Senegal, serving as its political, economic, and administrative center, as well as its main seaport.

Usage

• This term is used specifically as the name of a place. It functions as a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
• It is used to refer to the city itself in geographical, political, and cultural contexts.

Examples of Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Dakar is the capital of Senegal.
  • The conference will be held in the capital of Senegal.
  • As the capital of Senegal, it is a major hub for commerce and culture.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in formal or descriptive writing to identify the city without immediately naming it, creating a slight emphasis on its status.
  • The delegation traveled to the capital of Senegal for the summit.

Variants and Related Words

• Dakar: This is the actual name of the city referred to by the phrase "capital of Senegal."
• National capital: A general term for the city that is the seat of government for a country.
• Port city: A general term for a city with a significant harbor.

Synonyms

• Dakar: The direct and most common synonym.
• Senegalese capital: A less common but equivalent phrase.

Notes on Meaning

• The phrase "capital of Senegal" has a single, specific referent: the city of Dakar. It is not used with multiple meanings.

Noun

1. the capital and chief port and largest city of Senegal