city
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Definition
- Noun:
- A large and densely populated urban area: A "city" is a major human settlement, typically characterized by a significant population, extensive infrastructure, and its own local government. It is larger and more complex than a town.
- The people living in such a municipality: The term "city" can also refer collectively to the inhabitants of an urban area.
- An incorporated administrative district: In legal and governmental contexts, a "city" is a municipality with a charter granted by a state or national government, giving it specific powers of self-governance.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- New York is a bustling city.
- The city voted for a new mayor.
- The ancient city of Rome was the center of an empire.
- She moved from a small town to a large city.
Advanced Usage
- "The City" (with capital letters): Specifically refers to the historic financial and commercial district of London, known as the City of London or the Square Mile.
- He works in the City as an investment banker.
- "City state": A sovereign state that consists of a city and its dependent territories.
- Singapore is a modern example of a city-state.
Variants and Related Words
- Citify (verb, informal): To make urban or city-like.
- Citified (adjective): Having the manners or style associated with city life.
- Cityscape (noun): The visual appearance of a city or an artistic representation of it.
- Inner city (noun phrase): The central area of a major city, often associated with economic and social challenges.
Synonyms
- Metropolis: A very large and densely populated city, often the most important city in a region or country.
- Municipality: A city or town that has corporate status and local government.
- Urban center: A general term for a densely populated area.
Related Phrases
- City hall: The building housing a city's administrative offices; can also refer to the municipal government itself.
- We went to city hall to get a marriage license.
- City limits: The official boundary of a city.
- The new mall is just outside the city limits.
- City slicker (idiom, informal, often slightly derogatory): A person who is accustomed to city life and is perceived as sophisticated or untrustworthy by those from rural areas.
- The country folks thought his fancy suit made him a city slicker.
Related Idioms
- A city that never sleeps: An idiom describing a city with vibrant nightlife and constant activity.
- New York is known as a city that never sleeps.
- Fat city (slang): A state of great wealth or comfort.
- After the deal closed, the company was in fat city.
Noun
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people living in a large densely populated municipality
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the city voted for Republicans in 1994
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an incorporated administrative district established by state charter
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the city raised the tax rate
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
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Ancient Troy was a great city
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