Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital city of the Independent State of Samoa: This term refers to the primary city and administrative center of the nation of Samoa, which was formerly known as Western Samoa.

Usage

• The term is used as a proper noun to specifically name the capital city. It is typically used in geographical, political, and travel contexts.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Apia is the capital of Western Samoa.
  • The conference will be held in the capital of Western Samoa.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical contexts or formal references to the nation's capital from the period before 1997, when the country's official name was changed from "Western Samoa" to "Samoa."
  • The treaty was signed in the capital of Western Samoa in 1976.

Variants and Related Words

• Apia: The actual name of the city that is the capital.
• Capital of Samoa: The contemporary term for the same city, following the country's name change.

Synonyms

• Apia: The direct synonym, being the city's name.
• Chief city of Samoa: A descriptive synonym.

Notes

• This is a fixed compound noun phrase functioning as a proper name for a specific place. Its meaning is precise and refers to a single, unique location (Apia).

Noun

1. the capital of Western Samoa