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Washington, D.C.

/ˈwɑʃɪŋtən ˈdiː ˌsiː/

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What does Washington, D.C. mean?

proper noun

  1. The capital city of the United States, formally known as the District of Columbia. Abbreviated as D.C. or DC.
  2. The United States government.
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/ˈwɑʃɪŋtən ˈdiː ˌsiː/

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