Definition

Proper noun: * Honolulu: The capital and largest city of the U.S. state of Hawaii, situated on the southeastern coast of the island of Oahu.

Usage

• The term Hawaiian capital is used to refer specifically to the city of Honolulu in its role as the administrative and political center of Hawaii.
• It is a formal or descriptive term, often used in geographical, political, or travel contexts.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The governor's office is located in the Hawaiian capital.
  • Flying into the Hawaiian capital, you are greeted by the sight of Diamond Head.
  • We spent two days exploring museums in the Hawaiian capital before heading to the North Shore.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metonymically to represent the state government of Hawaii.
  • The new policy was announced from the Hawaiian capital this morning.

Variants and Related Words

• Honolulu: The official and most common name for the city.
• Capital of Hawaii: A synonymous descriptive phrase.

Synonyms

• Honolulu

Notes

• "Hawaiian capital" is a compound noun phrase that functions as a proper name for a specific city. Its meaning is fixed and refers exclusively to Honolulu.

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu