City: meaning, definitions and examples
๐๏ธ
city
[ หsษชti ]
inhabited place
A large town or urban area, typically one with a population of over 100,000.
Synonyms
metropolis, municipality, urban center
Examples of usage
- The city of New York is known for its skyscrapers.
- Tokyo is a bustling city with a vibrant culture.
- I grew up in a small town but always dreamed of living in a big city.
municipal government
A local government administrative center.
Synonyms
local authority, municipality, town hall
Examples of usage
- The city council voted to increase property taxes.
- The mayor oversees the operations of the city.
- The city government is responsible for maintaining public services.
Translations
Translations of the word "city" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคนเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Stadt
๐ฎ๐ฉ kota
๐บ๐ฆ ะผัััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ miasto
๐ฏ๐ต ้ฝๅธ
๐ซ๐ท ville
๐ช๐ธ ciudad
๐น๐ท ลehir
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฏููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ mฤsto
๐ธ๐ฐ mesto
๐จ๐ณ ๅๅธ
๐ธ๐ฎ mesto
๐ฎ๐ธ borg
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะปะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแแฅแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลษhษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ ciudad
Word origin
The word 'city' originated from the Old French word 'cite', which in turn came from the Latin word 'civitas' meaning 'citizenship' or 'community of citizens'. Cities have been an integral part of human civilization for thousands of years, evolving from small settlements to large urban centers with diverse populations and cultures.
See also: cityscape.