Definition

Noun: 1. The capital city of the Federated States of Micronesia: "Kolonia" is the name of the capital and largest town of the island state of Pohnpei, which is part of the Federated States of Micronesia. It serves as the administrative and commercial center.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The government offices are located in Kolonia.
  • After the typhoon, aid was sent directly to Kolonia.
  • Kolonia is a major port for the island of Pohnpei.

Advanced Usage

• "in Kolonia": used to specify a location within the capital city.
  • The hospital in Kolonia is the largest in the state.
• "to Kolonia": used to indicate movement toward the capital.
  • The flight goes directly to Kolonia.

Variants and Related Words

• Pohnpei (noun): The name of the island on which Kolonia is located.
• Palikir (noun): The site of the national government campus for the Federated States of Micronesia, located near Kolonia on Pohnpei. It is sometimes mistakenly referred to as the capital, but Kolonia remains the traditional capital and main urban center.

Synonyms

• Capital (noun): A town or city that is the official seat of government.
• Seat of government (noun phrase): The location of a government's central administration.

Related Phrases

• Capital city: The primary city or town associated with a country's or state's government.
  • Kolonia is the capital city of Pohnpei State.

Noun

1. capital of Micronesia