statehouse
statehouse — noun
- statehousesingular
- statehousesplural
1. the main government building in a US state where elected representatives gather
the main government building in a US state where elected representatives gather to debate and pass laws
Protesters gathered outside the statehouse to demand changes to the education budget.
collocation: outside the statehouse
The governor walked down the statehouse steps and spoke to the waiting crowd.
collocation: statehouse steps
A group of schoolchildren toured the statehouse and sat in the public gallery.
The statehouse dome glowed gold in the late afternoon sun.
Security guards checked every bag at the statehouse entrance before the session began.
- state capitol
near-exact synonym; 'capitol' emphasizes the legislative function while 'statehouse' can feel slightly more architectural
- capitol
broader term that can also refer to the US Capitol building in Washington, DC; use 'statehouse' or 'state capitol' for clarity
- legislative building
more generic and formal; used in many countries, not specific to US states
用法筆記
Distinct from the US Capitol in Washington, DC — a statehouse belongs to an individual state. Capitalized as 'Statehouse' when naming a specific building (e.g. the Ohio Statehouse).