Definition

Proper noun The capital and largest city of the Republic of Chad; a major urban center located in the southwestern part of the country on the Shari River.

Usage Notes

• "Fort-Lamy" is the former name of the city. It was renamed in 1973.
• As a proper noun, it is typically capitalized.
• It is used in historical contexts to refer to the city during the colonial and early post-colonial period.

Examples

• Historical records indicate that Fort-Lamy was founded by French colonists in 1900.
• The conference of independent African states was held in Fort-Lamy in 1960.
• Many old maps still label the capital as Fort-Lamy.

Advanced Usage

• The name change from Fort-Lamy to its current name was a significant act of post-independence national identity.

Variants and Related Words

• N'Djamena (Proper noun): The current and official name of the city since 1973. This is the name used in all modern contexts.
  • N'Djamena is a bustling city on the banks of the Shari River.

Different Meanings

This term has only one specific referent: the historical name for the capital city of Chad. It does not have other general meanings.

Synonyms

• N'Djamena: The direct and modern synonym for "Fort-Lamy".

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Chad; located in the southwestern on the Shari river