Meaning of the word "seat of government" in English

What does "seat of government" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

seat of government

US /siːt əv ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
UK /siːt əv ˈɡʌvənmənt/

Phrase

the city or town where the main offices of a government are located

Example:
Washington D.C. is the seat of government for the United States.
Moving the seat of government to a new city would be a massive undertaking.