capitol
/ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: capitols
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Any building or complex of buildings in which a legislature meets.
NounRegister: US
Examples
The state capitol is located smack-dab in the middle of the state's capital.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Any citadel or complex of buildings similar to the Roman Capitol, particularly Italian and Roman citadels including temples to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “capitol” mean?
Any building or complex of buildings in which a legislature meets.
Is “capitol” formal or informal?
capitol is generally US.