Definition

Proper noun: * The capital and largest city of Haiti: Port-au-Prince is the primary administrative, economic, and cultural center of the Caribbean nation of Haiti.

Usage

• Port-au-Prince is used as the name of a specific geographic location. It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.
• It is commonly used in contexts discussing Haitian politics, history, geography, or current events.

Examples

• As a subject:
• As an object:
• With prepositions:

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used metonymically to refer to the Haitian government or its administrative functions.
  • The new policy was announced from Port-au-Prince.

Variants and Related Words

• Haitian (adj/n): Of or relating to Haiti or its people.
  • Haitian art; a Haitian citizen.
• Capital (n): The city that serves as the seat of government.
  • Port-au-Prince is the capital of Haiti.

Synonyms

• Capital city: The city that is the official seat of government.
• Metropolis: A large, important city (often the principal city of a country or region).

Notes on Meaning

This word refers exclusively to the specific city in Haiti. It does not have other general meanings, idioms, or phrasal verbs associated with it.

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Haiti