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Definition of apia
apia
/əˈpiːə/
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apia Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• 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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Apia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/apia