Port-au-Prince

American

[pawrt-oh-prins, pohrt-, pawr-toh-prans] / ˌpɔrt oʊˈprɪns, ˌpoʊrt-, pɔr toʊˈprɛ̃s /

noun

a seaport in and the capital of Haiti, in the S part.

Port-au-Prince British

/ pɔrtoprɛ̃s, ˈpɔːtəʊˈprɪns /

noun

the capital and chief port of Haiti, in the south on the Gulf of Gonaïves: founded in 1749 by the French; university (1944). Pop: 2 090 000 (2005 est)

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The pair landed in Port-au-Prince by private jet on the morning of Nov. 10, and met their apparent partner in a hotel restaurant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The report said that over the past 12 months, the gangs had expanded beyond the capital Port-au-Prince, pushing into its outskirts and moving further north.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

In 2010, the Obama administration extended the protection to Haiti after an earthquake caused death and damage in Port-au-Prince, the capital.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Recent media reports suggest that the government has failed to maintain order, criminal gangs control much of Port-au-Prince, the capital city, and shortages of food and basic supplies are widespread.

From Salon • Aug. 4, 2025

She looked over at Paul as the Rover edged around the accident and on to Port-au-Prince.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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