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/kæpɪtəl/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does capital mean?

noun, verb

The city or town that is the official seat of government for a country, state, or region. To make (a letter) uppercase.

Example

"The capital of France is Paris, and the capital of the United States is Washington, D.C."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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