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city-states

 

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Noun city-state has 1 sense
  1. city state - a state consisting of a sovereign city
    --1 is a kind of state, nation, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic
    --1 has particulars: Carthage

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City-States

Description:

City-states refer to independent and self-governing urban areas that operate as sovereign or semi-sovereign political entities. Typically smaller in size, city-states possess their own governing system and exercise control over a specific territory.

Examples:

As a Noun:

1. The ancient Greek city-states, such as Athens and Sparta, played a significant role in shaping Western civilization.

2. Singapore is often regarded as one of the few modern city-states due to its autonomous political structure.

As an Adjective:

1. The city-state government model allows for more direct representation and quicker decision-making processes.

2. Monaco is known for its glamorous city-state lifestyle, attracting wealthy individuals from around the world.

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