English · Travel & Places
capital
/ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/
[/ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/]
main government city
Beginnernoun
Definition
The city where a country's or region's government is based.
Example
Paris is the capital of France and home to its national parliament and president.
Paris is the capital of France and home to its national parliament and president.
Etymology
From Latin 'capitalis', meaning chief, from 'caput', head.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in geography, politics, and travel.