Definition

1. Noun:
   • The capital and largest city of Zimbabwe: "capital of Zimbabwe" is a proper noun referring to the primary city that serves as the seat of government and the most populous urban center in the country of Zimbabwe.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Harare is the capital of Zimbabwe. (This sentence identifies the specific city.)
  • The delegation traveled to the capital of Zimbabwe for the summit. (This uses the phrase to denote the governmental center.)
  • Economic activity is concentrated in the capital of Zimbabwe. (This refers to the city as the main economic hub.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in geopolitical or geographical contexts: The phrase is typically used in formal, academic, or news contexts when discussing Zimbabwe's administration, geography, or urban development.
  • The infrastructure in the capital of Zimbabwe has seen significant improvement.

Variants and Related Words

• Harare: This is the actual name of the city. "Capital of Zimbabwe" is a descriptive phrase for Harare.
• Zimbabwean capital: A synonymous descriptive phrase.
• Major city: A more general term.

Synonyms

• Harare: The direct name synonym.
• Zimbabwean capital: A descriptive synonym.

Notes on Meaning

• This term has a single, specific referent (Harare). It is not used idiomatically or with multiple meanings. It functions solely as a proper noun phrase identifying a specific city.

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe