world capital
world capital noun: a city that is widely recognized for its global influence in a particular domain, often acting as a hub for diplomacy, finance, culture, or innovation.
Noun
world capital (plural world capitals)
- A city that is widely recognized for its global influence in a particular domain, often acting as a hub for diplomacy, finance, culture, or innovation.
- They have turned part of Santa Clara County into "Silicon Valley," the world capital of semiconductor technology.1976, United States, Congress, Joint Economic Committee, Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Technology and Economic Growth, Hearings Before the Subcommittee on Economic Growth of the Joint Economic...
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see world, capital.
- During the past several months Tito has visited a number of world capitals, including Moscow and Peking. He was believed to have briefed Carter on his impressions gained in talks with Soviet and Chinese leaders.1978 March 7, Dusko Doder, “Carter Welcomes Tito, Underscores Friendly Relations”, in The Washington Post
Forms of world capital
| plural | world capitals |
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Origin of world capital
From world + capital.
Questions about world capital
- What does world capital mean?
- World capital means a city that is widely recognized for its global influence in a particular domain, often acting as a hub for diplomacy, finance, culture, or innovation.
- What part of speech is world capital?
- World capital is a noun.
- What is the plural of world capital?
- The plural of world capital is world capitals.
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