moulmein
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A port city in southern Myanmar: Moulmein is the name of a coastal city located in Myanmar (Burma), situated on the Gulf of Martaban.
Usage
- As a geographical name: The word "Moulmein" is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific city. It is typically used in geographical, historical, or travel contexts.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- Rudyard Kipling famously mentioned Moulmein in his poem "Mandalay". (This sentence uses the word to identify the city in a literary context.)
- The ship docked at the port of Moulmein. (Here, the word specifies the location of the port.)
Advanced Usage
- Historical/Colonial Context: The spelling "Moulmein" reflects an older, colonial-era romanization. In modern contexts, the city is more commonly referred to by its contemporary Burmese name, Mawlamyine.
Variants and Related Words
- Mawlamyine (proper noun): The modern standard name for the city previously known as Moulmein.
- Mawlamyine is the capital of Mon State.
- Martaban (proper noun): Refers to the gulf on which Moulmein is located, sometimes used in historical references to the region.
- The Gulf of Martaban is an arm of the Andaman Sea.
Synonyms
- Port city: A general term describing a city with a major harbor, which applies to Moulmein.
- Coastal city: A city located on the coast, like Moulmein.
Related Phrases
- (To be) located on the Gulf of Martaban: A common descriptive phrase used to specify Moulmein's geographical position.
- Moulmein is located on the Gulf of Martaban.
Noun
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a port city of southern Myanmar on the Gulf of Martaban
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