city

Meanings

• noun

  A large and permanent human settlement and the administrative center of a municipality or district. It can also refer to the population of a city.

  - "New York City is the most populous city in the United States."
  - "Paris is known as the City of Love."
  - "The city was founded in 1775."

• noun

  A large metropolis, especially as the center of a country's commercial, cultural, and political influence.

  - "Tokyo is the economic powerhouse of Japan."
  - "London is a global city and a major financial hub."
  - "Beijing is the political center of China."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɪtɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /sɪtɪ/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈsɪɾi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with city
tidey , mythody , pridey , hidey

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Variants

List of all variants of city that leads to same result
cities , city , city clerk , city council , city councils , city editor , city editors , city father , city fathers , city hall , city halls , city manager , city managers , city planner , city planners , city planning , city room , city rooms , city slicker , city slickers

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally from Old French 'cité' meaning 'settlement' or 'fortified town'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The largest city in the world by population is Tokyo, Japan.

2. The oldest continuously inhabited city in the world is Damascus, Syria.

3. The city with the most number of parks is Seoul, South Korea.

4. The city with the most number of museums is London, England.

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Related Concepts

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1. Urbanization: The process of transforming rural areas into urban areas, characterized by population growth and the development of infrastructure, such as roads, water and sewage systems, and housing.

2. Metropolis: A large city that functions as the primary cultural, economic, and political center of a region.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Cities have been the centers of human civilization since ancient times. They have been the birthplaces of great civilizations, such as Rome, Athens, and Alexandria. Cities have been the centers of art, literature, music, and other forms of human expression. They have also been the centers of commerce and trade, driving economic growth and development.

How to Memorize "city"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large, bustling city with tall buildings, busy streets, and a diverse population.
   - Imagine a cityscape with iconic landmarks, such as a famous tower or monument.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'city' with the idea of a bustling, urban area.
   - Think of cities as places where people live, work, and play.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'CITIES' to remember the definition: 'Central, Important, Thriving, Innovative, Economic, Social'.

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