Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital and largest city of Dominica: Roseau is the primary urban center, administrative capital, and most populous city of the Commonwealth of Dominica, an island nation in the Caribbean.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The cruise ship docked in Roseau, allowing tourists to explore the city.
  • Roseau is situated on the southwest coast of Dominica.
  • After the hurricane, rebuilding efforts were focused on Roseau.

Advanced Usage

• "the Roseau area": referring to the city and its immediate surroundings.
  • Most of the island's commerce is concentrated in the Roseau area.

Variants and Related Words

• Roseau Valley: A specific agricultural region near the city, known for banana cultivation.
  • The fertile Roseau Valley is crucial to the island's economy.

Synonyms

• Capital city: The city that is the official seat of government.
• Chief town: The principal town or urban center.

Notes on Meaning

• This word refers specifically to a place name (a toponym). It does not have other general meanings in English. The name is derived from the French word for "reed," as the area was originally a marshy region filled with reeds.

Noun

1. the capital and largest city of Dominica