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Washington

Capital city of the U.S. state of Washington.

The capital city of the U.S. state of Washington, located in Western North America.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən/

Etymology

Washington is named after George Washington, the first president of the United States.

Explain Like I’m 5

Washington, D.C., is the capital of the United States and a special district where people live and work, but it's not part of any state.

Fun Facts

It's not part of any state
,The city was named after George Washington
,Many important buildings like the White House and Capitol Building are located there

FAQ

What is Washington D
C
? :It's the capital of the United States
,Why is it called D
C
? :D
C
stands for District of Columbia
,Who lives in Washington, D
C
? :People from all over the world live and work there

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

city U.S. state capital

Meronyms — Parts or Components

Capitol Building Puget Sound

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

Washington state United States

Indexes

geographical location

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