Definitions

capitol

[kap-i-tl] / ˈkæp ɪ tl /

NOUN

building or buildings housing chief governmental offices

Synonyms

STRONG

center dome statehouse

WEAK

Capitol Hill legislative hall political scene seat of government

Example Sentences

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Both bills had drawn bipartisan support, and critics on Capitol Hill questioned the decision to block them.

From Salon

But while Reiner, a blistering critic of the president, disagreed with many conservatives on policy, he also worked to build relationships with them — in media and entertainment circles, the California State Capitol, and beyond.

From Los Angeles Times

He said the network left out a statement in which he called on his supporters to peacefully march to the Capitol.

From The Wall Street Journal

For four years, cellphone data provided to the FBI about two pipe bombs placed near the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack sat on a digital shelf because investigators couldn’t read it.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Confederate flag never flew over or in the Capitol during the Civil War.

From Salon