What is another word for national capital?

Pronunciation: [nˈaʃənə͡l kˈapɪtə͡l] (IPA)

National Capital refers to the city which is the center of a country's political and administrative activities. A few synonymous words that can be used in place of the term 'National Capital' are capital city, seat of government, administrative center, and political center. The term 'Capital City' refers to the city that houses the seat of government and administration. The words 'Seat of Government' refers to the city that is the center of political power of a country or state. The word 'Administrative Center' refers to the city that is responsible for administrative tasks within a country. 'Political Center' refers to the city that is the hub of political activity of a state or country.

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What are the hypernyms for National capital?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for National capital?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Famous quotes with National capital

  • I had some vague memory of visiting Canberra as a lad, when we came up with my father by car. But when I made the long train journey from Sydney to Canberra and arrived at the little stop, I did wonder slightly whether this really was the national capital.
    John Henry Carver
  • In a national capital Mirabeau and his set Attacked mystery ; the packed galleries roared And history marched to the drums of a clear idea, The aim of the Rational City, quick to admire, Quick to tire.
    W. H. Auden

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