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Capitol

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

Definition

The building in which the US Congress meets

Synonyms & similar words

capitolbuilding capitol statehouse parliament chamber assembly congress senate

Synonyms by register

Formal

legislative building government seat statehouse

Literary

citadel acropolis

Common collocations

  • capitol building
  • state capitol
  • U.S. Capitol
  • capitol dome
  • capitol steps
  • capitol police
  • capitol complex
  • capitol hill

Word family

noun capitol

Usage note

Refers specifically to the building housing a state legislature or the U.S. Congress. It is often confused with 'capital', which refers to a city or a financial resource.

Example sentences

  1. The capitol building is the center of political power in the United States.
  2. The protests at the capitol caused a lot of controversy.
  3. The capitol is where laws are made and debated.
  4. The capitol building is an iconic symbol of American democracy.
  5. The capitol was built in the 18th century.

Quotes

  • 'I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: 'We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.'' - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • 'Give me liberty or give me death!' - Patrick Henry
  • 'In this temple of our democracy, the Capitol, we speak to the people, not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans.' - Joe Biden

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