Synonyms for

Capitals

Verb / ˈkæpʌtʌlz / / ˈkæpɪtʌlz / Another word for capitals — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Capitals are the seat of government for a country or state.

Synonyms & similar words

washington capitalletter daskapital cap uppercaseletter uppercase lowercase chapiter majuscule capital workingcapital metropolis municipality

Synonyms by register

Formal

metropolises principal cities seats of government

Informal

big cities major hubs the big smoke

Literary

capitals of empire seats of power

Antonyms

villages towns hamlets settlements outposts

Common collocations

  • national capitals
  • state capitals
  • former capitals
  • ancient capitals
  • European capitals
  • world capitals
  • capital cities

Word family

noun capital
verb capitalize
adjective capital
adverb capitally

Usage note

The word 'capitals' can refer to the primary cities of a country or state, or to uppercase letters. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The capital of France is Paris.
  2. We visited the capital of Italy, Rome.
  3. The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
  4. The capital of Australia is Canberra.
  5. The capital of Canada is Ottawa.

Quotes

  • Paris is always a good idea. - Audrey Hepburn
  • When I dream of the horizon, it's always the capital cities that come to mind. - Julien Clerc
  • I never go to the capitals. They are full of politicians and chatter. - Queen Victoria

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