capital city
The phrase “capital city” has 5 syllables: ca-pi-tal ci-ty
It's pronounced as /ˈkæpɪtəl ˈsɪti/
What is synonym and antonym for capital city?
In the thesaurus, “capital city” has 5 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for capital city along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for capital city
- administrative center
- capital
- metropolis
- principal city
- seat of government
Antonyms for capital city
- countryside
- outskirts
- rural area
- small town
- village
Meanings of capital city
- noun
- A city that is a seat of government.
- A city (or cities) much larger or more important to a country than all others, regardless of the actual seat of government (cf., Moscow and Saint Petersburg regardless of moves of the Russian government; Amsterdam despite the Dutch government having been situated in The Hague since 1588).
- The major metropolitan areas of Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide), all of which happen to be state capitals, and by extension the major metropolitan areas of other countries; note that other state capitals Hobart, Darwin, and national capital Canberra are often excluded.
Example Sentences
- Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia.
- Many tourists visit the capital city to explore its historical landmarks.
- The government announced plans to relocate the capital city.
- London is not only the capital city of the United Kingdom but also a global financial hub.
- Traffic congestion is one of the biggest problems faced by the capital city.
On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to capital city, such as: administrative center, capital, countryside, metropolis, outskirts, principal city, rural area.
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