Kapitolyo (en. Capitol)

ka-pi-tol-yo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A building that typically houses the legislature or government of a state.
The new capitol was built in the center of the city.
Ang bagong kapitolyo ay itinayo sa gitna ng lungsod.
The main administrative center of a state or province.
Here at the capitol, important government meetings take place.
Dito sa kapitolyo, nagaganap ang mga mahahalagang pagpupulong sa pamahalaan.
A symbol of government and the unity of a country or state.
The capitol serves as a symbol of democracy.
Ang kapitolyo ay nagsisilbing simbolo ng demokrasya.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'capitolo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Capitol of the Philippines
Refers to the national capitol located in Manila.
Kapitolyo ng Pilipinas

Related Words

legislative
Related to lawmakers and legislative activities.
lehislatibo
government
The system of people and institutions that govern a country or community.
pamahalaan

Slang Meanings

places of power or centers of government activities
Let's go to the capitol, there are many people at the rallies!
Doon tayo sa kapitolyo, maraming tao sa mga rally!
political discussions or debates
We talked about the project in the barangay at the capitol.
Nag-usap kami ng kapitolyo tungkol sa proyekto sa barangay.