Meaning of world capital | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A city that is widely recognized for its global influence in a particular domain, often acting as a hub for diplomacy, finance, culture, or innovation.
   figuratively
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see world, capital.

Equivalents

Examples

“They have turned part of Santa Clara County into "Silicon Valley," the world capital of semiconductor technology.”

“During the past several months Tito has visited a number of world capitals, including Moscow and Peking. He was believed to have briefed Carter on his impressions gained in talks with Soviet and Chinese leaders.”

CEFR level