word
City
SIH-tee
/ˈsɪtiː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
city
Dictionary meaning
People living in a large densely populated municipality.
Examples
- The city voted for Republicans in 1994.
- The city raised the tax rate.
Synonyms: metropolis
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