capitol

Meanings

• noun

  The building where the legislative branch of government meets.

  - "The Capitol building in Washington D.C. houses the United States Congress."
  - "The Capitol in Sacramento is the seat of the California State Legislature."

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Variants

List of all variants of capitol that leads to same result
capitol , capitols , Capitol Hill , capitol hills , Capitol Reef National Park , the Capitol

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Etymology

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Originally derived from the Latin word 'caput' meaning head, as a capitol was the head or chief building of a city.

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Trivia

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1. The United States Capitol building has a total of 542 rooms.

2. The Statue of Freedom atop the United States Capitol is 19.5 feet tall and weighs over 15,000 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. legislative branch: The branch of government responsible for making laws.

2. government building: A structure used by a governing body to conduct its business.

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Culture

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The Capitol is a symbol of democratic government and is often depicted in art, literature, and film. It is also a popular tourist attraction in many countries.

How to Memorize "capitol"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, impressive building with a dome and a statue of freedom atop it. This is the Capitol.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the Capitol as the heart of government, where important decisions are made.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember CAP-IT-OL: Capital, Architecture, Politics, Important, Legislative, Open, and Landmark.

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