The capital
Example: Paris is the capital of France and has many museums.
Definition
"The capital" refers to the city or town that functions as the seat of government and administrative center of a country or region. It is often the location where the main political institutions and officials are based, such as the parliament, president, or prime minister.
Etymology
The phrase "the capital" originates from the Latin word 'caput,' meaning 'head,' symbolizing the 'head' or principal city of a country. Over time, it came to denote the city that serves as the primary center of governance and authority.
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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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