Capitol Hill

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A specific geographic location in Washington, D.C.: Capitol Hill is the name of the historic neighborhood and the actual hill upon which the United States Capitol building is situated.
    • A metonym for the U.S. Congress: The term is commonly used to refer collectively to the legislative branch of the U.S. federal government, which meets in the Capitol building.
Usage Examples

  • Proper noun (Geographic location):

    • The library is located on Capitol Hill, a few blocks from the Supreme Court.
    • Many staffers live in apartments on Capitol Hill.

  • Proper noun (Metonym for Congress):

    • The new policy faces strong opposition on Capitol Hill.
    • Lobbyists work to influence lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
Advanced Usage
  • "On Capitol Hill": This is the standard prepositional phrase used to indicate location, either physical or institutional.
    • The hearing on Capitol Hill lasted for hours.
  • "From Capitol Hill": Often used to indicate the origin of legislative action or news.
    • Reports from Capitol Hill suggest a vote will happen tomorrow.
Variants and Related Words
  • The Capitol (n): The specific building where the U.S. Congress meets. Note: "Capitol" refers to the building; "Capitol Hill" refers to the area and, by extension, the institution.
    • The dome of the Capitol is an iconic symbol.
  • The Hill (n, informal): A common shorthand for "Capitol Hill."
    • What's the latest news from the Hill?
Synonyms
  • The legislative branch: The formal term for the part of government (Congress) that makes laws.
  • Congress: The specific institution, comprising the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Related Phrases
  • Capitol Hill staffer: An employee who works for a member of Congress or a congressional committee.
    • She worked as a Capitol Hill staffer for five years.
  • Capitol Hill reporter: A journalist who covers news related to the U.S. Congress.
    • He is a veteran Capitol Hill reporter for a major newspaper.
Related Idioms
  • The wheels of Capitol Hill grind slowly: An idiom meaning the legislative process in Congress is often very slow and deliberate.
    • Don't expect quick changes; the wheels of Capitol Hill grind slowly.
Noun
  1. a hill in Washington, D.C., where the Capitol Building sits and Congress meets
    • they are debating the budget today on Capitol Hill

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