Definition

Noun: * The capital and largest city of Haiti: This is the primary city and administrative center of the country of Haiti.

Usage

This term is used as a proper noun to specifically refer to the capital city of Haiti. It is typically used in geographical, political, and cultural contexts.

Examples

• The Haitian capital was heavily damaged by the earthquake.
• She flew directly to the Haitian capital to begin her diplomatic mission.
• Understanding the history of the Haitian capital is key to understanding the nation's development.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to represent the Haitian government or its administrative functions.
  • Decisions made in the Haitian capital affect the entire country.

Variants and Related Words

• Port-au-Prince: This is the official and most common name for the Haitian capital. "Haitian capital" is a descriptive term, while "Port-au-Prince" is the specific toponym.
  • The Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, is a bustling port city.

Synonyms

• Port-au-Prince: The direct and specific synonym.
• National capital: A general descriptive term (when the context clearly refers to Haiti).

Different Meanings

This term has only one specific meaning: the capital city of Haiti. It is not used idiomatically or with other definitions.

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Haiti