capitol — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Any building or complex of buildings in which a legislature meets.

   Usage

   • US usage

   Examples

   The state capitol is located smack-dab in the middle of the state's capital.

   The centre of attraction was the City Hall. Two thousand flags and more ...; 2,000 electric lights... combined to make the civic capitol gorgeous... .

2. Any citadel or complex of buildings similar to the Roman Capitol, particularly Italian and Roman citadels including temples to Jupiter, Juno, and Minerva.

   Usage

   • Historical

Noun

1. a building occupied by a state legislature

   Broader terms

   government building