city

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈsɪti/]

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1. city (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.

Example: São Paulo is the largest city in South America.

2. city (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.

Example: Manchester, incorporated in 1838, was made the centre of a bishopric in 1847 and became a city in 1853. Liverpool was transformed into a city by Royal Charter when the new diocese of Liverpool was created in 1880.

3. city (noun) — sense 3

Definition: The central business district; downtown.

Example: I'm going into the city today to do some shopping.

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