Translation
capital (city)
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Word origin
From Latin capitalis ('of the head, chief'), from caput ('head'), here in its feminine noun use for a chief city.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- capitalis
- English cognates
- capital, capitol, chief
Grammar
Examples
Lisboa .
Lisbon is the capital of Portugal.
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We live near the country's capital.
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Many capitals have famous museums and palaces.
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