noun
Capitol
KA-pih-tuhl
noun
1
The building in which a country's or state's legislature meets.
"Protesters gathered outside the state capitol."
"The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. is where Congress convenes."
How to Use Capitol
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe building where lawmakers meet, not to be confused with "capital" (the city or money).
Common mistake
Use "capitol" only for the building; use "capital" for the city or for money.
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Etymology
From Latin Capitolium, the hill in ancient Rome topped by temples and government buildings.