Definition

Proper noun 1. The capital and chief port of Qatar: This is the name of the primary city serving as the administrative, commercial, and cultural center of the State of Qatar. It is also the country's main port city.

Usage

This term functions exclusively as a proper noun, referring to a specific geographic location. It is typically used in formal, geographic, or news contexts. * The capital of Qatar is a rapidly developing metropolis on the coast of the Persian Gulf. * A major summit was held in the capital of Qatar last week.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in geopolitical or economic discussions to refer to the Qatari government or its policies by metonymy (using the city's name to represent the nation's leadership).
  • Decisions made in the capital of Qatar have significant influence on global energy markets.

Variants and Related Words

• Doha: This is the actual name of the city. "Capital of Qatar" is a descriptive phrase for Doha.
  • Doha, the capital of Qatar, will host the event.

Synonyms

• Doha: The direct and most common synonym.
  • We flew into Doha, the capital of Qatar.

Different Meanings

This phrase has a single, specific meaning as a proper noun referring to the city of Doha. It does not have other definitions.

Noun

1. the capital and chief port of Qatar