Capitol

/ˈkæpədl/
/ˈkæpɪtəl/
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Other forms: Capitols

Definitions of Capitol
  1. noun
    the government building in Washington where the United States Senate and the House of Representatives meet
    synonyms: Capitol Building
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    example of:
    government building
    a building that houses a branch of government
Pronunciation
US
/ˈkæpədl/
UK
/ˈkæpɪtəl/
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