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Definition of nuku'alofa

nuku'alofa

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nuku'alofa Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital, principal port, and largest city of the Kingdom of Tonga, situated on the northern coast of the island of Tongatapu in the South Pacific Ocean.

Example

"The royal palace of the Tongan monarch and most of the nation's government buildings are located in Nuku'alofa."

Word Nuance & Usage

The apostrophe represents an 'okina (a glottal stop) in the Tongan language, which is essential for proper pronunciation.

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Tongan language, literally translating to 'abode of love', from 'nuku' (abode or home) and 'ʻalofa' (love).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nuku'alofa. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nuku'alofa
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