city synonyms

city

modif.

urban, metropolitan, civil, civic; see municipal, urban 2.

city

n.

town, municipality, borough, burg*, capital*, megalopolis*, metropolis*, provincial town, county town, county seat*, trading center, inner city*, downtown*, shopping center*, shopping district, business district, financial district, urban place, urban center, incorporated town, metropolitan area, township*, port*, conurbation*, urban sprawl*, asphalt jungle*; see also center 2.

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