Vocabulary Spotlight
Capitol
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: संसद भवन (Sansad Bhavan) – Ek aisi building jahaan par government ke officials ya legislature ka kaam hota hai, khaaskar US mein.
Pronunciation
[kap-i-tl]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Government building – सरकारी इमारत (Sarkaari Imarat)
Related Words
Legislature – विधान सभा (Vidhan Sabha)
Word Origin
“Capitol” shabd Latin “Capitolium” se aya hai, jo Rome ke ek specific mandir ke liye use hota tha aur baad mein government buildings ke liye popular ho gaya.
Word Family
Noun: Capitol – संसद भवन (Sansad Bhavan)
Adjective: Capitol-related – संसद भवन से संबंधित (Sansad Bhavan se sambandhit)
Usage Examples
1. US Capitol mein naye bills par charcha hui.
– Discussions on new bills were held at the US Capitol.
2. Capitol ka architecture kaafi historical aur attractive hai.
– The architecture of the Capitol is quite historical and attractive.
Cultural Note
US Capitol ek famous landmark hai jo desh ki politics aur historical events ka symbol mana jata hai. Bharat mein yeh Parliament House ke saman roop mein dekha ja sakta hai.
In Context
Capitol word ka use generally US ke legislative building ke liye hota hai, lekin isey general government buildings ke context mein bhi use kiya ja sakta hai.