city
Translation
city, large town
Examples
London is a very big city.
London is a very big city.
He lives in the city centre.
He lives in the city center.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) city a large and important town London is a very big city.
Similar Words
Synonyms: town, metropolis; Antonyms: countryside, village
Etymology
From Old French 'cité', from Latin 'civitas' meaning 'citizenship, community of citizens'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'city' as a place full of 'citizens'.