Definition

Proper noun: * The city that serves as the seat of government for the state of Texas, USA. It specifically refers to the city of Austin, which is located on the Colorado River and is the site of the University of Texas.

Usage

• The term "capital of Texas" is used to denote the political and administrative center of the state. It is a specific geographic and political reference.
• Example: "Austin is the capital of Texas."
• Example: "We are planning a school trip to visit the capital of Texas."

Advanced Usage

• The phrase can be used in a broader, sometimes figurative sense to refer to a central hub or primary location for a particular activity within Texas.
  • Example: "Houston is often called the capital of Texas for the energy industry."

Variants and Related Words

• Austin: The official name of the city that is the capital of Texas.
• State capital: A general term for the city that houses a state's government. Austin is the state capital of Texas.

Synonyms

• Austin
• Seat of government for Texas
• Texas state capital

Different Meanings

• The phrase has a primary, literal meaning referring to the city of Austin.
• It does not commonly have other distinct meanings, though it can be used in the advanced, figurative sense described above.

Noun

1. state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas