noun
- plural of noncapital; cities or towns that are not the capital of a country, state, or region
Usage: typically used in comparative or administrative contexts
Examples
- Many noncapitals have experienced rapid economic growth in recent years.
- The government invested in infrastructure projects across noncapitals to reduce regional inequality.
- Unlike the capital, most noncapitals have lower population densities.
- Tourism in noncapitals has increased as travelers seek alternatives to crowded capital cities.
- The study compared living costs between the capital and various noncapitals.