idiom
heart of the city
HART uv the SIT-ee
hɑːrt əv ðə ˈsɪtiListen
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Syllable breakdown
heartofthecity
Dictionary meaning
the central, most vital, or most characteristic district of a city, often the historic core, main commercial area, or cultural hub around which urban life organises itself; the metaphor treats the city as a living organism whose vitality flows outward from this core; city centres described as the heart of the city are typically home to civic institutions, cultural landmarks, economic activity, and the densest concentration of urban life
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