Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Amsterdam, the capital city of the Netherlands: "Dutch capital" is a proper noun referring specifically to the city of Amsterdam, which is the constitutional capital and the largest city of the Netherlands. It is known for its historical canals, art museums, and as a major financial and cultural center.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Dutch capital, Amsterdam, is famous for its beautiful canals.
  • Many tourists visit the Dutch capital to see the Van Gogh Museum.

Advanced Usage

• "the Dutch capital": Used as a formal or descriptive alternative to "Amsterdam," often in contexts emphasizing its role as the national capital.
  • The treaty was signed in the Dutch capital.

Variants and Related Words

• Amsterdam (n): The direct name of the city.
• Capital of the Netherlands (n): A formal descriptive phrase synonymous with "Dutch capital."

Synonyms

• Amsterdam: The primary and most common name for the city.
• Venice of the North: A nickname for Amsterdam, referring to its many canals.

Related Phrases

• Government seat of the Netherlands: While Amsterdam is the constitutional capital, the seat of government is in The Hague (Den Haag). This phrase clarifies the administrative distinction.
  • Although the Dutch capital is Amsterdam, the government seat is in The Hague.

Noun

1. an industrial center and the nominal capital of the Netherlands; center of the diamond-cutting industry; seat of an important stock exchange; known for its canals and art museum