city meaning and definition

CITY noun

Definition of city (noun)

1. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
   • "Ancient Troy was a great city"
   • synonyms: metropolis, urban center
2. an incorporated administrative district established by state charter
   • "the city raised the tax rate"
3. people living in a large densely populated municipality
   • "the city voted for Republicans in 1994"
   • synonyms: metropolis