Definition

Proper noun The official name for the city that serves as the national capital and primary seaport of the State of Kuwait, located on the Persian Gulf.

Usage

This term is used specifically to refer to the capital city of Kuwait. It functions as a proper noun and is typically used in formal, geographical, or political contexts.

Examples

• The capital of Kuwait is a major financial and cultural hub in the region.
• Our flight will land directly in the capital of Kuwait.
• The embassy is located in the capital of Kuwait.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in contrast to other capital cities (e.g., "Unlike the capital of Kuwait, which is coastal, the capital of Afghanistan is landlocked").
• In formal writing, it is common to identify the city by this phrase before subsequently referring to it by its common name.

Variants and Related Words

• Kuwait City: The common, shorter name for the capital of Kuwait. These terms are synonymous.
  • Example: Kuwait City, the capital of Kuwait, is known for its modern architecture.

Synonyms

• Kuwait City

Notes

This is a compound proper noun referring to a specific place. The word "capital" here is used in its geographical/political sense, meaning the city that is the official seat of government.

Noun

1. a seaport on the Persian Gulf and capital of Kuwait