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polis

/pɒlɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does polis mean?

noun

A city or state in ancient Greece, especially one that was self-governing. A city or town, especially a large or important one.

Example

"The ancient city of Athens was a renowned polis in ancient Greece."

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