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