A capitonym is a word that changes its meaning (and sometimes its pronunciation) when it is capitalized. The change in capitalization typically alters the context in which the word is used. For example, "march" refers to the act of walking in a organized way, while "March" refers to the third month of the year. Other examples of capitonyms include "Polish" (the nationality or language) and "polish" (to make something shiny).
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