Washington-based

UK: ˈwɒʃɪŋtən-beɪst | US: ˈwɑːʃɪŋtən-beɪst

Definition

  1. adj. located or headquartered in Washington, D.C.

  2. adj. (less common) originating from or associated with the city of Washington

Structure
washington <proper noun, U.S. capital>based <having a base>
Etymology

The word combines "Washington," the name of the U.S. capital (derived from George Washington), with the suffix "-based," meaning "having a primary location." The term emerged in the 20th century to describe organizations, institutions, or entities headquartered in Washington, D.C., reflecting the city's role as a political and administrative hub. The morpheme "based" originates from the verb "base" (Latin basis, Greek βάσις), implying a central point of operation.

Examples

  1. The Washington-based nonprofit advocates for climate policy reform.

  2. She works for a Washington-based consulting firm.

  3. The Washington-based journalist covered the White House press briefing.

  4. Many Washington-based lobbyists influence federal legislation.

  5. The study was conducted by a Washington-based research institute.