stabroek
Definition
Proper noun: * The former name of Georgetown, the capital city of Guyana: "Stabroek" refers to the historical name for the port city that is now the capital and largest city of Guyana. This name was used during the period of Dutch colonial administration.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- In historical records, the city was referred to as Stabroek.
- The Dutch settlers established the town of Stabroek in the 18th century.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Reference: The term "Stabroek" is primarily used in historical contexts to refer to the period before 1812. In modern usage, the city is almost exclusively called Georgetown.
- The map from 1798 clearly labels the settlement as Stabroek.
Variants and Related Words
- Georgetown (proper noun): The contemporary and official name of the city, adopted in 1812 under British rule.
- Georgetown is known for its distinctive wooden architecture.
Synonyms
- Georgetown: The direct modern synonym and current name for the same city.
Noun
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port city and the capital and largest city of Guyana
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the city was called Stabroek by the Dutch but was renamed Georgetown by the British in 1812
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