What is another word for District Of Columbia?
Pronunciation: [dˈɪstɹɪkt ɒv kəlˈʌmbi͡ə] (IPA) 
District Of Columbia is the official name of the capital city of United States of America. However, there are several other names that are often used synonymously for the District of Columbia. Some of the most commonly used synonyms include: Washington DC, simply Washington, the Capital, and the District. Additionally, the city is often referred to by the initials DC. The name Washington is derived from the first president of the United States, George Washington, while the name District of Columbia comes from the explorer Christopher Columbus. Regardless of which name or synonym you use, the city remains a hub for government, politics, and culture in the United States.
