Port Moresby

American  

[mawrz-bee, mohrz-] / ˈmɔrz bi, ˈmoʊrz- /

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Papua New Guinea: important Allied base in World War II.

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Port Moresby British  

/ ˈmɔːzbɪ /

noun

1. the capital and chief port of Papua New Guinea, on the SE coast on the Gulf of Papua: important Allied base in World War II. Pop: 290 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

“It is feared that the number of casualties and wounded will increase dramatically,” said Aktoprak, who is based in Port Moresby.

From Seattle Times

Marape’s statement was released on the same day he met China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Port Moresby to discuss building closer relations.

From Seattle Times

Police in the capital of Port Moresby did not immediately respond to the AP’s request for confirmation.

From Seattle Times

The unrest began in the capital, Port Moresby, on Wednesday after hundreds of police officers, soldiers, prison staff and public servants walked off their jobs in protest over a pay dispute.

From Seattle Times

He announced the state of emergency in Port Moresby would last for 14 days.

From BBC