Definition

Noun: - The capital city of Canada: This is the primary city where the federal government of Canada is located. It is situated in southeastern Ontario, directly across the Ottawa River from the province of Quebec.

Usage

The term "Canadian capital" is used specifically to refer to the seat of the national government of Canada. It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized. - Ottawa is the Canadian capital. - The Prime Minister's office is located in the Canadian capital.

Advanced Usage

• The capital: In Canadian and international contexts, "the capital" is often understood to mean Ottawa when the country being discussed is clear.
  • The delegation traveled to the capital for the summit.

Variants and Related Words

• Ottawa: This is the official name of the city that is the Canadian capital.
  • Ottawa, Ontario, is a beautiful city.

Synonyms

• Ottawa: The name of the city itself.
• National capital: A more general term for the city serving as the seat of a country's government.
  • Every country has a national capital.

Related Phrases

• Capital city: A common phrase meaning the city that is the official seat of government.
  • What is the capital city of your country?

Noun

1. the capital of Canada (located in southeastern Ontario across the Ottawa river from Quebec)