Definition of the Capitol
: the building in which the U.S. Congress meets in Washington, D.C.
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“The Capitol.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Capitol. Accessed 21 Jun. 2021.
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