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world capitals

world capitals is the plural of world capital.

Meaning of world capital

Noun

world capital (plural world capitals)

  1. (figuratively) 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...
  2. 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

Questions about world capitals

What is world capitals the plural of?
World capitals is the plural of world capital.

Words near world capitals in the dictionary

  1. world ash
  2. World Bank
  3. world beat
  4. world building
  5. world capital
  6. world capitals
  7. world car
  8. world cars
  9. world champion
  10. world champions
  11. world clock

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