District Of Columbia (Noun)
Meaning
The district occupied entirely by the city of Washington; chosen by George Washington as the site of the capital of the United States and created out of land ceded by Maryland and Virginia.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The District of Columbia is not part of any state and is governed directly by the federal government.
- The capital of the United States is located in the District of Columbia.
- In 1800, the federal government officially moved to the District of Columbia.
- The District of Columbia was created to serve as the permanent capital of the United States.
- The District of Columbia is home to many famous landmarks, including the White House and the Lincoln Memorial.