Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • Capital city of Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast): Yamoussoukro is the political and administrative capital of the West African nation of Côte d'Ivoire.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The official capital of Côte d'Ivoire is Yamoussoukro.
  • Yamoussoukro is located in the central part of the country.

Advanced Usage

• "in Yamoussoukro": used to indicate location or events within the city.
  • The presidential palace is located in Yamoussoukro.
• "Yamoussoukro's [feature]": used to denote a characteristic or landmark belonging to the city.
  • Yamoussoukro's Basilica of Our Lady of Peace is one of the largest churches in the world.

Variants and Related Words

• Yamoussoukran (adj): Relating to or from Yamoussoukro.
  • The Yamoussoukran architecture is notable.

Synonyms

• Capital city: The city that serves as the seat of government.
• Administrative center: The main center for a country's administration.

Notes on Meaning

• While Yamoussoukro is the official political capital, the city of Abidjan remains the country's primary economic and former administrative center. This distinction is important for context.

Noun

1. capital of the Ivory Coast