Definition

Proper noun: * The capital city of North Macedonia: "Uskub" is a historical name for the city that is now the capital of the Republic of North Macedonia.

Usage Notes

• "Uskub" is an archaic, historical name. In modern contexts, the city is almost exclusively referred to by its current name, Skopje.
• The term is primarily encountered in historical texts, documents, or maps from periods predating the 20th century, particularly those related to the Ottoman Empire.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The Ottoman traveler Evliya Çelebi wrote about his visit to Uskub in the 17th century.
  • On this old map, the city is labeled as Uskub, not Skopje.

Advanced Usage

• The use of "Uskub" in modern writing typically signals a specific historical or academic context, emphasizing the period being discussed.

Variants and Related Words

• Skopje (Proper noun): The modern and official name for the capital city of North Macedonia. This is the standard term used in contemporary English.
• Scupi (Proper noun): The ancient Roman name for the settlement that preceded the modern city.

Synonyms

• Skopje: The direct modern synonym and current name for the city.

Noun

1. capital of modern Macedonia