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English noun: Washington D.C.

1. Washington D.C. (location) the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791


SynonymsAmerican capital, capital of the United States, Washington


Instance hypernymnational capital


Instance hyponymPotomac


Part holonymCapitol, Capitol Building, Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Lincoln Memorial, the Hill, Washington Monument, White House


Part meronymD.C., DC, District of Columbia









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