funafuti

Thân thiện

The small boat sails into the lagoon at Funafuti.

Definition

Proper noun: - Capital of Tuvalu: Funafuti is the capital city of the island nation of Tuvalu, located in the Pacific Ocean. It refers specifically to the atoll which serves as the country's administrative and governmental center.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The government offices of Tuvalu are located in Funafuti.
  • Our flight landed on the airstrip in Funafuti.
  • Funafuti is known for its beautiful lagoon.

Advanced Usage

• "Funafuti atoll": This is a common collocation specifying the geographical feature.
  • The Funafuti atoll consists of many small islets.
• "Funafuti Conservation Area": Refers to a specific protected marine area.
  • The Funafuti Conservation Area is important for biodiversity.

Variants and Related Words

• Funafutian (adj): Relating to Funafuti.
  • The Funafutian community gathered for the festival.

Synonyms

• Capital of Tuvalu: The primary and official designation.
• Administrative centre of Tuvalu: A descriptive synonym focusing on its governmental function.

Notes on Meaning

This word has a single, specific geographical and political meaning. It does not have different meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs associated with it, as it is a proper noun naming a specific place.

Học thuật

Noun

1. capital of Tuvalu

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