District of Columbia

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The federal district containing the capital city of the United States, Washington: "District of Columbia" refers to the specific territory, not a state, that was established to serve as the permanent national capital. It is coextensive with the city of Washington.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The District of Columbia was founded in 1790.
    • She lives and works in the District of Columbia.
    • The laws in the District of Columbia are unique because it is a federal district.
Advanced Usage

  • "The District": A common shortened, informal name for the District of Columbia.

    • He moved to the District last year for a new job.

  • "DC": The standard abbreviation.

    • The postal code for the area is Washington, DC.
Variants and Related Words

  • Washington, D.C.: The full, formal name combining the city and district.

    • The conference will be held in Washington, D.C.

  • The Nation's Capital: A descriptive phrase often referring to the District of Columbia.

    • Protesters gathered in the nation's capital.
Synonyms
  • Washington: (When used to refer to the city and its federal district collectively).
  • The Federal District: (A descriptive synonym emphasizing its governmental status).
Related Phrases
  • "Taxation without representation": A phrase associated with the District of Columbia's political status, as its residents lack full voting representation in Congress.
    • The license plates in the District of Columbia famously read "Taxation Without Representation".
Noun
  1. the district occupied entirely by the city of Washington; chosen by George Washington as the site of the capital of the United States and created out of land ceded by Maryland and Virginia

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