Capital vs. capitol

What does capital mean?

Capital is a noun which means a seat of government, capital letters, or wealth available for a specific purpose. Capital can also be an adjective meaning liable to the death penalty.

For example:

• Canberra is the capital city of Australia (seat of government).

• Every sentence should start with a capital letter (capital letter).

• This company needs to invest in its human capital (wealth).

• There are no capital crimes in Australia (adjective).

What does capitol mean?

Capitol is a noun meaning a building which houses a legislative assembly. Capitol is mostly used in the United States.

For example:

• He often protests outside the state capitol.

What’s the difference between capital and capitol?

Capital means a seat of government, capital letters or wealth while capitol refers to a building which houses a legislative assembly.

• Protesting outside the capitol is not a capital crime.