Definition

Proper noun: * The capital and largest city of Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur is the national capital and most populous urban area in Malaysia. It served as the seat of the federal government until 2005, when the administrative capital moved to Putrajaya, though it remains the official and cultural capital.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Kuala Lumpur is a major cultural and economic hub in Southeast Asia.
  • We flew into Kuala Lumpur before traveling to Penang.
  • The Petronas Twin Towers are an iconic landmark in Kuala Lumpur.

Advanced Usage

• "Greater Kuala Lumpur": Refers to the metropolitan area or conurbation encompassing the city and its surrounding suburbs and cities.
  • The population of Greater Kuala Lumpur exceeds seven million people.

Variants and Related Words

• KL (abbreviation): A common and widely used abbreviation for Kuala Lumpur.
  • The meeting will be held in KL next month.

Synonyms

• Capital of Malaysia: Official designation.
• KL: Common shorthand.

Notes on Meaning

While Kuala Lumpur was the former administrative capital, with that function transferring to Putrajaya in 2005, it is still correctly referred to as the capital city of Malaysia in most general, cultural, and commercial contexts.

Noun

1. the largest city and former capital of Malaysia until 2005