government building

Noun
  1. A building that houses a branch of government (synset 103454508)
    is a type of: building, edifice - a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
    subtypes:
    • capitol - a building occupied by a state legislature
    • chancellery - a government building housing the office of a chancellor
    • courthouse - a government building that houses the offices of a county government
    • customhouse, customshouse - a government building where customs are collected and where ships are cleared to enter or leave the country
    • diplomatic building - government building in which diplomats live or work
    • statehouse - a government building in which a state legislature meets
    • town hall - a government building that houses administrative offices of a town government
    specific instances:
    • capitol, capitol building - the government building in Washington where the United States Senate and the House of Representatives meet
    • pentagon - a government building with five sides that serves as the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense
    • white house - the government building that serves as the residence and office of the President of the United States

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