capitol
nounUK /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/
US /ˈkæp.ɪ.t̬əl/
A capitol is the big building where lawmakers meet to make laws.
The students visited the state capitol to learn how laws are made.
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2. The building in Washington, D.C., where the United States Congress meets.
Tourists took photos in front of the U.S. Capitol.
3. A state building where a state's lawmakers meet.
The governor gave a speech at the capitol.
4. The main government building of a country or region.
The capitol stands on a hill overlooking the city.