capital
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
The city where a country's government is based, or a large letter such as A instead of a.
Usage notes
"Capital" is often confused with "capitol", a government building, a common spelling mix-up in American English.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Paris is the _____ of France."
Answer: capital
In your own words, what does "capital" mean?
The city where a country's government is based, or a large letter such as A instead of a.
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