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