| Main Entry: | city |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | large town |
Synonyms: |
apple, boom town, borough, burg, capital, center, conurbation, downtown, megalopolis, metropolis, metropolitan area, municipality, place, polis, port, urban place, urbs |
| Notes: | city first was used for any settlement regardless of size; the modern distinction between town and city developed during the 14th century |
| Main Entry: | metropolis |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | major city |
Synonyms: |
capital, downtown, megalopolis, metropolitan area, municipality |
| Main Entry: | city |
| Part of Speech: | adjective, noun |
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