Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital city of The Gambia: "capital of Gambia" specifically refers to the primary city serving as the seat of government and administrative center for the country of The Gambia. It is a port city located on the Atlantic coast at the mouth of the Gambia River.

Usage

• The term "capital of Gambia" is used to identify the national capital in geographical, political, and administrative contexts. It functions as a proper noun and is typically used with definite articles or prepositions when part of a sentence.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Banjul is the capital of Gambia.
  • The conference will be held in the capital of Gambia.
  • We flew into the capital of Gambia to begin our tour.

Advanced Usage

• In formal or descriptive contexts: The phrase is often used in writing to specify location or origin before the city's name is given or when the name itself is the focus.
  • The treaty was signed in the capital of Gambia, Banjul.

Variants and Related Words

• Banjul: The actual name of the city that is the capital of Gambia.
• National capital: A general term for the city that serves as the seat of government for a country.

Synonyms

• Banjul: The direct synonym and name of the city.
• Gambian capital: An alternative descriptive phrase with the same meaning.

Notes on Meaning

• The phrase "capital of Gambia" has a single, specific referent: the city of Banjul. It does not have multiple meanings or interpretations in standard usage.

Noun

1. a port city and capital of Gambia