Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • The capital city of the United States of America: This term specifically refers to the city that serves as the seat of the U.S. federal government, located in the District of Columbia.

Usage

• The term 'American capital' is used to denote the primary political and administrative center of the United States. It is a formal and geographical reference.

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The American capital is known for its iconic monuments and museums.
  • Diplomats from around the world converge on the American capital.

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used in historical or political contexts to discuss events, decisions, or the symbolic importance of the city.
  • The protest march aimed to bring their cause directly to the American capital.

Variants and Related Words

• Washington, D.C.: The full and most common name for the American capital.
• Washington: A common shortened form.
• District of Columbia (D.C.): The federal district containing the capital city.
• The Nation's Capital: A synonymous descriptive phrase.

Synonyms

• Washington, D.C.: The direct synonym.
• The Federal City: A historical and descriptive synonym.

Related Phrases

• While not a phrasal verb, the term is part of descriptive phrases like "the American capital city" or "life in the American capital."

Noun

1. the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791