National Capital Region

English

Etymology

national +‎ capital +‎ region. From being the region where the national capital is located.

Proper noun

National Capital Region

1. The bi-provincial metropolitan region of the capital of Canada, Ottawa.
2. The seat of government and one of three defined metropolitan areas in the Philippines.
3. A developmental planning area of India, including the National Capital Territory of Delhi and surrounding cities.

Synonyms

• 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

• NCR (abbreviation)