Port-au-Prince

American  

[pawrt-oh-prins, pohrt-, pawr-toh-prans] / ˌpɔrt oʊˈprɪns, ˌpoʊrt-, pɔr toʊˈprɛ̃s /

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Haiti, in the S part.

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Port-au-Prince British  

/ pɔrtoprɛ̃s, ˈpɔːtəʊˈprɪns /

noun

1. the capital and chief port of Haiti, in the south on the Gulf of Gonaïves: founded in 1749 by the French; university (1944). Pop: 2 090 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

After the earthquake, Guerline lived in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince, struggling to provide for her children.

From BBC

Melissa was about 145 miles southeast of the Jamaican capital Kingston, and about 235 miles southwest of Haiti's Port-au-Prince.

From Barron's

The looming economic blow comes as Haiti’s beleaguered government struggles to contain gangs that have taken over nearly the entire capital, Port-au-Prince.

From The Wall Street Journal

Harold Isaac, who is a journalist in Port-au-Prince, told BBC Radio Ulster's Good Morning Ulster programme on Tuesday that "negotiations are ongoing through various people involved to try and secure their release".

From BBC

Recent media reports suggest that the government has failed to maintain order, criminal gangs control much of Port-au-Prince, the capital city, and shortages of food and basic supplies are widespread.

From Salon