The capital
Example: Paris is the capital of France and full of history.
Definition
"The capital" refers to the city or town that functions as the official seat of government for a country, state, or region. It often serves as the political, administrative, and cultural center, where key government buildings and officials are located.
Etymology
The phrase "the capital" originates from the Latin word 'caput,' meaning 'head,' signifying the leading city or main center of authority in a country. Did you know? This term evolved to represent the primary city where government power is concentrated.
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"The capital" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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