Meaning | A building that houses a branch of government. |
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Instances | Capitol, Capitol Building | The government building in Washington where the United States Senate and the House of Representatives meet |
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Pentagon | A government building with five sides that serves as the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense |
White House | The government building that serves as the residence and office of the President of the United States |
Narrower | Statehouse | A government building in which a state legislature meets |
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capitol | A building occupied by a state legislature |
chancellery | A government building housing the office of a chancellor |
courthouse | A government building that houses the offices of a county government |
customhouse, customshouse | A government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country |
diplomatic building | government building in which diplomats live or work |
town hall | A government building that houses administrative offices of a town government |
Broader | building, edifice | A structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place |
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