Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Capital city of North Macedonia: Skopje is the capital and largest city of the Republic of North Macedonia.

Usage

• Skopje is used as the name of a specific geographical location, the capital city. It functions as a proper noun and is typically not preceded by an article (e.g., "in Skopje," not "in the Skopje").

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Vardar River flows through Skopje.
  • We flew into Skopje International Airport.
  • Skopje has a rich history spanning Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods.

Advanced Usage

• "Greater Skopje": Refers to the metropolitan area surrounding the city.
  • The population of Greater Skopje exceeds half a million.

Variants and Related Words

• Skopjian (adj): Of or relating to Skopje.
  • The Skopjian architecture reflects various historical influences.

Synonyms

• Capital of North Macedonia: The primary political and administrative center of the country.

Noun

1. capital of modern Macedonia