capital of the United States

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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
  • This term is used as a proper noun to name the specific city. It is often used in formal, geographical, or historical contexts to identify the U.S. capital.
  • Example: "Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, is home to many national monuments."
Examples
  • Proper Noun:
    • The President resides in the capital of the United States.
    • Many laws are debated and passed in the capital of the United States.
Advanced Usage
  • The phrase can be used in historical discussions about the founding and planning of the city.
    • Example: "The location for the capital of the United States was chosen as a compromise between northern and southern states."
Variants and Related Words
  • Washington: A common shortened name for the city.
  • Washington, D.C.: The full, official name (D.C. stands for District of Columbia).
  • District of Columbia: The federal district, not a state, in which the capital city is located.
  • Nation's capital: A synonymous phrase often used in journalism and political discourse.
Synonyms
  • Washington
  • Washington, D.C.
  • D.C. (informal abbreviation)
  • The Nation's Capital
Related Phrases
  • Capital city: The general term for any city that serves as the seat of government for a country or region.
    • Example: "Every country has a capital city."
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

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