Kapitol (en. Capitol)
/kaˈpitol/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A building where legislators or leaders of a state meet.
The state capitol is full of people during sessions.
Ang kapitol ng estado ay puno ng mga tao tuwing may sesyon.
A symbol of the government of a country or state.
The capitol is considered a symbol of democracy.
Ang kapitol ay itinuturing na simbolo ng demokrasya.
A tall building that usually serves as the residence of officials.
At its top, there is a statue of liberty on the capitol.
Sa kanyang tuktok, makikita ang isang estatwa ng kalayaan sa kapitol.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'capitoleum'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Capitol of Nations
Gathered place for high-ranking officials of the country.
Kapitol ng mga Bansa
Related Words
government
System of organizations and institutions that govern society.
pamahalaan
legislator
An individual assigned to make laws.
mambabatas
Slang Meanings
Space or place where leaders talk.
Let's go to the capitol for the leaders' meeting.
Doon tayo sa kapitol para sa meeting ng mga leaders.
Political center of a town or province.
In the town capitol, all government offices are located.
Sa kapitol ng bayan, nandiyan ang lahat ng mga opisina ng gobyerno.
A slang term used by young people for political issues.
The discussions at the capitol today are really chaotic.
Ang mga usapan sa kapitol ngayon, ang daming magulo.