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Canberra

Pronunciation: [ˈkænbərə]

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Learn how to use Canberra in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “geography”

(noun) Canberra is the capital city of Australia. It's the place where important decisions are made for the whole country, like laws and rules. Instead of being the biggest city, it was built as a special place for government.

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Canberra is known for its beautiful parks and gardens.

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Many people think that Canberra is boring compared to Sydney or Melbourne.

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What is the capital city of Australia called?

Context: “government”

(noun) Canberra can also refer to the Australian government because it is where the main government buildings are located. When we talk about decisions made by the government, we might refer to them as coming from Canberra.

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Canberra announced new laws to protect the environment.

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Critics say that Canberra has not done enough to help the small towns.

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What new policy has Canberra introduced recently?

How to pronounce Canberra

Pronunciation: [ˈkænbərə]

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