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  • noun A city that is a seat of government.

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Examples

  • Also, a Marine kill Wednesday in Ramadi, just west of the capital city.

    CNN Transcript Aug 4, 2005 2005

  • It happened after an insurgent attack on a line coming in from northern cities into the capital city.

    CNN Transcript Oct 14, 2005 2005

  • Cadillac- a compact smaller and less expensive than its CTS line that already is made at that plant in Michigan's capital city.

    USATODAY.com News 2010

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