National Capital Region
English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From national + capital + region. From being the region where the national capital is located.
Proper noun
[edit]- The bi-provincial metropolitan region of the capital of Canada, Ottawa.
- The seat of government and one of three defined metropolitan areas in the Philippines.
- A developmental planning area of India, including the National Capital Territory of Delhi and surrounding cities.
Synonyms
[edit]- NCR (abbreviation)
- (capital of Canada): Ottawa, Ottawa-Gatineau, Ottawa-Hull, Greater Ottawa, Greater Ottawa Area, Metro Ottawa
- (capital of the Philippines): Metro Manila
Derived terms
[edit]- NCR (abbreviation)