Capitol
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Capitol is a noun meaning (US) Any building or complex of buildings in which a legislature meets.
Meaning
(US) Any building or complex of buildings in which a legislature meets.
More Meanings
- (historical) Alternative form of capitoul (“the former chief magistrates of Toulouse, France”).
- (historical) Any citadel or complex of buildings similar to the Roman Capitol, particularly Italian and Roman citadels including temples to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva.
Example Sentences
The state capitol is located smack-dab in the middle of the state's capital.
The centre of attraction was the City Hall. Two thousand flags and more ...; 2,000 electric lights... combined to make the civic capitol gorgeous... .
Word Forms
- capitols
Synonyms for capitol
Depending on context, synonyms include statehouse, washington.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include washington, parliament, parliamentary, congressional, capital, congress.
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