Definition

Proper noun The capital city of the country Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, located on the island of Saint Vincent.

Usage

"Kingstown" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this capital city. It is typically used in geographical, political, and travel contexts.

Examples

• The cruise ship docked in Kingstown for the day.
• Kingstown is the administrative and commercial center of the nation.
• We flew into the airport near Kingstown.

Advanced Usage

• Metonymy: The name "Kingstown" can sometimes be used to refer to the central government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
  • The new policy was announced from Kingstown.

Variants and Related Words

• Capital: A city that is the seat of government for a country or region.
• Port city: A city with a harbor where ships load and unload goods and passengers. Kingstown is a major port.

Synonyms

• Capital city
• National capital
• Seat of government (of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)

Noun

1. the capital of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines; on Saint Vincent