Port-au-Prince

[ pawrt-oh-prins, pohrt-; French pawr-toh-prans ]

/ ˌpɔrt oʊˈprɪns, ˌpoʊrt-; French pɔr toʊˈprɛ̃s /

noun

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

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Definition for port-au-prince (2 of 2)

Haiti

[ hey-tee ]

/ ˈheɪ ti /

noun

Formerly Hayti. a republic in the West Indies occupying the W part of the island of Hispaniola. 10,714 sq. mi. (27,750 sq. km). Capital: Port-au-Prince.

Also Hayti. a former name of Hispaniola.

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Example sentences from the Web for port-au-prince

Yes, there were gangs in Port-au-Prince fighting low-intensity turf wars in the slums.
What Haiti Can Teach Us About the Storm|Jonathan M. Katz|October 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But as the Associated Press correspondent in Port-au-Prince, I quickly realized that there was more to the story.
United Nations Still Denies its Troops Brought Cholera to Haiti|Jonathan M. Katz|April 4, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Even in Port-au-Prince, the capital of the overcentralized country, public services are unreliable at best.
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It made one want to rush out and open a boutique in Port-au-Prince.
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Word quickly spread around Port-au-Prince: "The President is back."
Baby Doc's Shocking Homecoming|Eric Pape|January 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST
I hear that they have been beaten badly near Port-au-Prince.
A Roving Commission|G. A. Henty
The Commander-in-chief held his levées at Port-au-Prince on certain days of the month, all the year round.
The Hour and the Man|Harriet Martineau
But it was a fatal thing to be supposed wealthy in Port-au-Prince, unless you were a villain in power, or partner with one.
The Red Triangle|Arthur Morrison
Owing to its sheltered position the heat at Port-au-Prince is greater than elsewhere.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 7|Various
Fort Bizoton, Port-au-Prince, blown up by its commandant, in revenge of some supposed injuries received from his superiors.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell

British Dictionary definitions for port-au-prince (1 of 2)

Port-au-Prince

/ (ˈpɔːtəʊˈprɪns, French pɔrtoprɛ̃s) /

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)

British Dictionary definitions for port-au-prince (2 of 2)

Haiti

/ (ˈheɪtɪ, hɑːˈiːtɪ) /

noun

a republic occupying the W part of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean, the E part consisting of the Dominican Republic: ceded by Spain to France in 1697 and became one of the richest colonial possessions in the world, with numerous plantations; slaves rebelled under Toussaint L'Ouverture in 1793 and defeated the French; taken over by the US (1915–41) after long political and economic chaos; under the authoritarian regimes of François Duvalier ('Papa Doc') (1957–71) and his son Jean-Claude Duvalier ('Baby Doc') (1971–86); returned to civilian rule in 1990, but another coup in 1991 brought military rule, which was ended in 1994 with US intervention. Official languages: French and Haitian creole. Religions: Roman Catholic and voodoo. Currency: gourde. Capital: Port-au-Prince. Pop: 9 893 934 (2013 est). Area: 27 749 sq km (10 714 sq miles)

a former name for Hispaniola

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Cultural definitions for port-au-prince

Haiti

Republic in the West Indies, on the western third of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Its capital and largest city is Port-au-Prince.

notes for Haiti

With its extremely low average income and literacy rate, Haiti is the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere.

notes for Haiti

In 1957, François (“Papa Doc”) Duvalier established a dictatorship; at his death in 1971, he was succeeded by his son, Jean Claude (“Baby Doc”), who was finally overthrown in 1986. Since then the government has changed several times through military coups. In 1994, U.S. troops arrived in Haiti in an effort to restore democratic government, however, the political and economic future of Haiti remains uncertain.