Definition

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

Usage

• This term is used as a specific geographic name. It functions as a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
• It is used to identify the political and often cultural heart of the nation.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Lusaka is the capital of Zambia.
  • The conference of African leaders was held in the capital of Zambia.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used in geopolitical, economic, or demographic contexts to discuss Zambia's central administration, infrastructure, or urban development.
  • The economic policies formulated in the capital of Zambia affect the entire nation.

Variants and Related Words

• Lusaka: This is the specific name of the city referred to by the phrase "capital of Zambia."
  • Lusaka's population has grown rapidly.

Synonyms

• National capital: A general term for the city that houses a country's government.
• Seat of government: A phrase describing the location of a nation's administrative center.

Notes

• The phrase "capital of Zambia" is a definitive noun phrase. Its meaning is fixed and refers exclusively to the city of Lusaka.

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Zambia