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Noun Concept

Categories: Demographics, City, Settlement geography, Cities, Urban design

city metropolis urban center city/town ancient cities

A large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts WordNet 3.0

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A large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

A city is a human settlement of a notable size. Wikipedia

A metropolis is a large city or conurbation which is a significant economic, political, and cultural area for a country or region, and an important hub for regional or international connections, commerce, and communications. Wikipedia

Generally an urban settlement with a large population. Wikipedia Disambiguation

A metropolitan city Wikipedia Disambiguation

Large city. Wikipedia Disambiguation

Large permanent human settlement Wikidata

Very large and significant city or urban area usually with millions of inhabitants Wikidata

A large city, specifically that city in a country which is the seat of government, of ecclesiastical authority, or of commercial activity. OmegaWiki

A group of human settlements that offer all necessary services OmegaWiki

Term used generically today to denote any urban form but applied particularly to large urban settlements. There are, however, no agreed definitions to separate a city from the large metropolis or the smaller town. OmegaWiki

A large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place. Wiktionary

Large settlement. Wiktionary (translation)

A large, busy city, especially as the main city in an area or country or as distinguished from surrounding rural areas. Wiktionary

Large, busy city. Wiktionary (translation)

Ancient Troy was a great city WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

São Paulo is the largest city in South America. Wiktionary

IS A

municipality

administrative district

community

urban area

village