the capital and chief port of Guyana, at the mouth of the Demerara River: became capital of the Dutch colonies of Essequibo and Demerara in 1784; seat of the University of Guyana. Pop: 237 000 (2005 est)
Former name (until 1812): Stabroek
Georgetown in American English
(ˈdʒɔrdʒˌtaʊn)
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seaport & capital of Guyana, on the Atlantic: pop. 150,000