port louis

Thân thiện

Port Louis is a bustling port city on the island of Mauritius.

Definition

Proper noun: * The capital city and primary seaport of the island nation of Mauritius. It is situated on the northwestern coast of the island.

Usage

• Port Louis is used as a specific geographical name for a city. It functions as a singular proper noun.
• Example: All government ministries are headquartered in Port Louis.
• Example: The ship docked in the harbor of Port Louis.

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used metonymically to refer to the central government or administrative authority of Mauritius.
  • Example: The new policy was announced from Port Louis this morning.

Variants and Related Words

• Mauritius: The island nation of which Port Louis is the capital.
• Capital: A city that is the seat of government for a country or region.

Synonyms

• Capital city (of Mauritius)
• Chief port (of Mauritius)

Different Meanings

This is a proper noun with a single, specific referent (the capital city of Mauritius). It does not have multiple dictionary meanings.

Học thuật

Noun

1. capital and chief port of Mauritius; located on the northwestern coast of the island

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