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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The challenges from his learning disorder persist in his work at the state Capitol.

From Los Angeles Times

Warsh has been making the rounds on Capitol Hill, meeting Republican senators.

From MarketWatch

Speaking on Capitol Hill, he said: "There are days when you don't want to show up, but you have to keep going. It's heartbreaking that in this day and age this is still happening."

From BBC

Bonta, the state’s top law enforcement officer, spoke Thursday at a Capitol Forum conference in Beverly Hills on antitrust issues and the future of Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times

Warsh, meanwhile, has already begun the traditional round of meetings with senators on Capitol Hill.

From Barron's