pango pango
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Definition
Proper noun: * Pago Pago: The capital and main port of American Samoa, located on the island of Tutuila. It is often misspelled or pronounced as "Pango Pango."
Usage Notes
- "Pago Pago" is the standard and correct spelling for this place name. The variant "Pango Pango" is a common phonetic misspelling or mispronunciation.
- As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.
- It functions as a singular noun referring to a specific location.
Examples of Usage
- As a subject:
- As an object of a preposition:
- Indicating origin or location:
Advanced Usage
- The name is famously used in the title of W. Somerset Maugham's short story "Rain," which is set in Pago Pago.
Variants and Related Words
- Pago Pago: The correct spelling of the place name.
- Tutuila: The island on which Pago Pago is located.
- American Samoa: The U.S. territory of which Pago Pago is the capital.
Synonyms
- Capital of American Samoa: The primary administrative city.
- Port: A harbor town or city where ships load and unload.
Noun
- a port in American Samoa