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Definition of apia

apia

/əˈpiːə/
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• noun

1

The capital and largest city of Samoa, located on the central north coast of Upolu, the country's second-largest island.

Example

"During our tour of the South Pacific, we spent three days exploring the vibrant markets and historical sites of Apia."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the name of the traditional Samoan village that originally stood on the site before it was developed into the national capital.

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