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Sister-City

Description:

Sister-city, also known as twin-city, refers to a formal agreement between two cities from different countries or regions to promote cultural exchange, goodwill, and economic relations. These cities develop close ties and cooperate in various aspects such as education, trade, tourism, and municipal development.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Possible Senses/Usages:

1. A concept or practice of establishing official relationships between two cities to enhance mutual understanding and cooperation.
2. A city that has a formal agreement with another city, typically located in a different country.

Sample Sentences:

• Our city has a sister-city relationship with a charming town in Japan which has resulted in numerous cultural exchanges between our communities.
• The sister-city program has been instrumental in fostering cultural understanding between the citizens of New York City and Moscow.
• Many towns across the globe have sister-city relationships to promote economic growth and international cooperation.
• I had the opportunity to visit our sister-city, Paris, and experience their rich cultural heritage firsthand.

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