city — a large town with many people, buildings, and businesses
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large town with many people, buildings, and businesses
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪti/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks our apartment is the entire city.
- The city never sleeps, but I definitely do.
- She moved to the city to pursue her dreams.
city
NOUN[/ˈsɪti/]
a large town with many people, buildings, and businesses
The city skyline glows as commuters rush across busy streets at sunset.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'cité', which evolved from Latin 'civitas' meaning 'citizenship' or 'community of citizens'. Originally, it referred to a place where citizens gathered and formed a civilized community.
Breakdown
Latin civitas (citizenship, citizen body) → Old French cité → English city. The root civis means 'citizen', combined with -itas (state or condition of).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat thinks our apartment is the entire city.”
“The city never sleeps, but I definitely do.”
“She moved to the city to pursue her dreams.”
“The city offers many cultural activities and events.”
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