monrovia: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowFormal, Geographical
Quick answer
What does “monrovia” mean?
The capital and largest city of Liberia.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
The capital and largest city of Liberia.
A major port city in West Africa, founded in 1822 as a settlement for freed slaves from the United States and named after U.S. President James Monroe.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage or spelling.
Connotations
Associated with Liberian history, West African politics, and discussions of colonialism.
Frequency
Equally low frequency in both varieties, appearing primarily in specific contextual discussions.
Grammar
How to Use “monrovia” in a Sentence
[Proper Noun] as subject of 'is/was located'[Preposition] + Monrovia (e.g., in, to, from)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “monrovia” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- Monrovian markets are vibrant.
- A Monrovian neighbourhood.
American English
- Monrovian politics are complex.
- The Monrovian port authority.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in contexts of trade, shipping, and regional markets (e.g., 'Our West African office is in Monrovia.').
Academic
Used in geography, African studies, political science, and historical texts discussing colonialism and Liberia's founding.
Everyday
Used in general discussions about world capitals, African geography, or travel plans.
Technical
Used in meteorological reports, navigation, and political analysis specific to Liberia.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “monrovia”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “monrovia”
- Misspelling as 'Monroiva' or 'Monroviah'.
- Incorrectly using an article ('the Monrovia') – it's typically used without 'the' except in specific descriptive phrases like 'the city of Monrovia'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Monrovia is a city. It is the capital city of the country Liberia.
It was established in 1822 as a settlement for freed slaves from the United States, playing a key role in the founding of Liberia.
In British English: /mɒnˈrəʊ.vi.ə/. In American English: /mɑːnˈroʊ.vi.ə/. The stress is on the second syllable.
Yes, though less common. The demonym is 'Monrovian', used to describe something from or related to Monrovia (e.g., Monrovian culture).
The capital and largest city of Liberia.
Monrovia is usually formal, geographical in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: MONroe + liberIA = MONROVIA, the capital named after President Monroe in Liberia.
Conceptual Metaphor
A city as an anchor; Monrovia is often discussed as the political and economic anchor of Liberia.
Practice
Quiz
Monrovia is named after which U.S. president?