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Polis

Noun

1. The Greek word for a city-state in ancient Greece.

Sample Sentence: Athens was a prominent polis in ancient Greece.

Noun

2. A city or town regarded as a self-governing unit.

Sample Sentence: The polis of London has its own mayor and local laws.

Noun

3. The community or body of citizens of a city.

Sample Sentence: The polis gathered for a public meeting to discuss current issues.

Noun

4. (Medieval Greek) A fortress or fortified city.

Sample Sentence: The polis was well-defended against enemy attacks.

Noun

5. A city or urban area seen as organized according to a particular social or political structure.

Sample Sentence: The bustling metropolis functioned as a polis of trade and commerce.

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