Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital and largest city of the Czech Republic: "Prague" is the primary city and administrative center of the Czech Republic, located in the western part of the country.
   • A historic cultural and commercial center: "Prague" has been a significant hub for culture, commerce, and politics since at least the 14th century.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • We spent a week exploring the historic streets of Prague.
  • Prague is often called "the City of a Hundred Spires."
  • The conference will be held in Prague next spring.

Advanced Usage

• "Prague Spring": Refers to a period of political liberalization in Czechoslovakia in 1968.
  • The Prague Spring was a brief but significant era of reform.

Variants and Related Words

• Praguer (noun): A native or inhabitant of Prague.
  • As a lifelong Praguer, she knew all the best local cafes.

Synonyms

• Czech capital: A descriptive synonym emphasizing its role.
• Praha: The Czech name for the city.

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic in the western part of the country; a cultural and commercial center since the 14th century