city

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• IPA ^(key): /ˈsɪti/
• SAMPA: /"sIti/

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Noun

Singular city

Plural cities

A map showing the city of Ottawa in red.

Part of New York City

1. (countable) A city is large area where many people live and work, larger than a town.

   Tokyo and New York are two of the world's largest cities.

   There's too much crime in this city.

2. (countable) The city is the government that has power over a city.

   A city usually builds roads and parks, and keeps them in good shape.

   The city has its offices in a building called a city hall.

   The mayor asked city council to reduce taxes.

3. (countable) The city is the people who live in the city.

   The city is afraid of the change.