Definition

Noun: * The capital and largest city of Norway: "Oslo" is the primary administrative, cultural, and economic center of Norway. * The country's main port: "Oslo" is Norway's most significant seaport, handling a major portion of the nation's maritime trade. * A city located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast: "Oslo" is geographically situated at the northernmost point of the Oslofjord.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We flew into Oslo to begin our tour of Scandinavia.
  • The National Museum in Oslo houses Edvard Munch's famous painting, "The Scream".
  • The port of Oslo is a hub for ferry traffic in the region.

Advanced Usage

• "Greater Oslo": Refers to the metropolitan area surrounding and including the city of Oslo.
  • The population of Greater Oslo exceeds one million people.

Variants and Related Words

• Christiania (noun): The former name of Oslo from 1624 to 1925.
  • The city was known as Christiania for over 300 years.
• Oslofjord (noun): The fjord on which the city of Oslo is located.
  • Many residents enjoy sailing on the Oslofjord during the summer.

Synonyms

• Capital of Norway: The official designation of Oslo.
• (Historical) Christiania: The historical name for the city.

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Norway; the country's main port; located at the head of a fjord on Norway's southern coast