city-state
Definition
- Noun:
- A sovereign state consisting of a single city and its dependent territories: A "city-state" is an independent political entity that functions as both a city and a sovereign state, controlling its own government, laws, and foreign policy.
Usage
- The term "city-state" is used to describe a specific type of political and historical entity. It is typically used in historical, political, and geographical contexts to discuss ancient civilizations or unique modern examples.
Examples
- Noun:
- Ancient Athens was a powerful city-state in Greece.
- Singapore is a modern example of a city-state.
- The Renaissance saw the flourishing of Italian city-states like Florence and Venice.
Advanced Usage
- "city-state system": Refers to a political landscape dominated by such entities.
- The ancient Greek world was characterized by a city-state system.
- "city-state model": Refers to the governance structure of a city-state.
- Some political theorists have studied the city-state model for urban governance.
Variants and Related Words
- Polis (n): The ancient Greek term for a city-state, often used in historical contexts.
- The concept of the polis was central to Greek political life.
- Microstate (n): A modern sovereign state with a very small population or land area, which may overlap with the concept of a city-state.
- Monaco and San Marino are considered microstates.
Synonyms
- Sovereign city: A city that possesses full independent authority.
- Independent city: A city that is not part of any other local government entity.
Related Phrases
- City-state alliance: A coalition formed between independent city-states.
- The Delian League was an alliance of Greek city-states led by Athens.
Noun
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a state consisting of a sovereign city
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