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What Does Capital Mean?

Adjective

  • Most important or main, like the capital letter at the start of a sentence.

Noun

  • The city where a government is based, like Washington, D.C. in the USA.
  • Money that is used to start a business or invest in something.

Capital — Full Explanation

A capital is the most important city in a country. It's where the government is, and where important decisions are made.

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Capital Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
राजधानी

raajdhaani

राजधानी

raajdhaani

राज्य की राजधानी

raajy ki raajdhaani

kannada
ರಾಜಧಾನಿ

rājadāni

ಹೆಚ್ಚು

heccu

ರಾಜಧಾನಿ

rājadāni

bengali
রাজধানী

rajdhani

রাজধানী

rajdhani

মহানগর

mahanagar

spanish
capital

ka-pee-tal

ciudad principal

see-oo-dad prin-see-pal

capital en español

ka-pee-tal en es-pah-nyol

Frequently Asked Questions About Capital

What does 'capital' mean?
The word 'capital' can mean a city where a government is based, or it can refer to money that is used to start a business or invest.
How do you pronounce 'capital'?
You pronounce 'capital' like this: 'KAP-i-tuhl'.
What is the origin of the word 'capital'?
The word 'capital' comes from the Latin word 'capitale', which means 'head' or 'chief'.
What is the meaning of 'capital' in Hindi?
The word 'capital' in Hindi is 'राजधानी' (Rājdhanī).