English Explanatory Dictionary

countercapital

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A city other than the official capital that serves as a base of power and influence.
  2. Possessions, knowledge, and resources that support an alternative to the dominant culture

Word forms

countercapital countercapitals

Etymology

From counter- + capital.

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