Capitol

[ kap-i-tl ]

/ ˈkæp ɪ tl /

noun

the building in Washington, D.C., used by the Congress of the U.S. for its sessions.

(often lowercase) a building occupied by a state legislature.

the ancient temple of Jupiter at Rome, on the Capitoline.

the Capitoline.

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Origin of Capitol

An Americanism first recorded in 1690–1700; from Latin capitōlium, the name of the temple of Jupiter on Capitoline hill, Rome, taken to be a derivative of caput “head”; replacing Middle English capitolie, from Old North French

words often confused with Capitol

See capital¹.

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH Capitol

capital, Capitol (see confusables note at capital¹)

Words nearby Capitol

capitate, capitate bone, capitation, capitellum, capitium, Capitol, Capitol Hill, Capitoline, Capitol Peak, Capitol Reef National Park, Capitol, United States

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The fallout from last week’s dramatic end of the legislative session is still going – and it’s led to plenty of demand for lawmakers to return to the Capitol to tend to the work that got left on the table.
Sacramento Report: Bipartisan Support for a Special Session|Sara Libby|September 11, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Rendon caught intense criticism after it was revealed that Assemblywoman Buffy Wicks was forced to bring her infant daughter into the Capitol with her to vote after Rendon denied her request to vote by proxy.
Morning Report: Downtown Jail Outbreak Goes From Bad to Worse|Voice of San Diego|September 11, 2020|Voice of San Diego
Sykes has also faced other distinct challenges as a woman of color, from death threats against her father to having security guards stop her from entering the state Capitol because she “doesn’t look like a legislator,” among other affronts.
Can This Millennial Power Broker Lead an Ohio Comeback for Democrats?|Nick Fouriezos|September 10, 2020|Ozy
She ended up bringing her infant into the Capitol to vote in person – a stark image on its own, but one made even more stunning when contrasted with the Republicans who were allowed to vote from home.
Sacramento Report: 3 Takeaways From a Wild Legislative Session|Sara Libby|September 4, 2020|Voice of San Diego

It is roughly three miles southwest of the Florida’s Capitol.
Tony McDade case leaves many unanswered questions|Michael K. Lavers|September 4, 2020|Washington Blade
So not only will the GOP have control in the Senate, it will move the center of gravity on Capitol Hill hard to starboard.
The Democrats’ Black Hole—and What They Can Do About It|Michael Tomasky|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the meantime, just as the bill passed its first hurdle, snow flakes started to fall down on the Capitol.
Quirky Reindeer Farmer Keeps Government Open for Christmas|Ben Jacobs|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Katniss Everdeen has broken the Hunger Games and entered open war against the Capitol.
The Hunger Games Economy|Jedediah Purdy|November 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In our Capitol, Albany lawmakers enjoy a flood of money, personal accounts, and protection for incumbents against attacks.
Hunger Games Comes to New York State’s Public Schools|Zephyr Teachout|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Citizens must work to survive and make do with the limited resources afforded to them by the Capitol.
Hunger Games Comes to New York State’s Public Schools|Zephyr Teachout|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Leaving the Library we once more find ourselves upon the great esplanade east of the Capitol.
Great Cities of the United States|Gertrude Van Duyn Southworth
I want to see the Capitol, and must return at once to Washington to secure to you that liberty which you seem to prize so highly.
Our American Holidays: Lincoln's Birthday|Various
But of course Norman wouldn't come for her, after what he had said at the Capitol.
Mae Madden|Mary Murdoch Mason
Warwick Cary, an aide with him, came from the direction of the Capitol and joined his daughter and brother.
The Long Roll|Mary Johnston
This building, like the Capitol, was burnt in the British invasion of 1814 and afterwards restored.
America, Volume I (of 6)|Joel Cook

British Dictionary definitions for Capitol

Capitol

/ (ˈkæpɪtəl) /

noun

another name for the Capitoline
the temple on the Capitoline

the Capitol the main building of the US Congress

Also called: statehouse (sometimes not capital) (in the US) the building housing any state legislature

Word Origin for Capitol

C14: from Latin Capitōlium, from caput head

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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