city city /ˈsɪti/

noun

1. () A large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts  ( urban centre [Canadian, British] , urban center [American] , metropolis , city )
   a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
    Ancient Troy was a great city
   Ancient Troy was a great city
   
   
2. () An incorporated administrative district established by state charter  ( city )
   an incorporated administrative district established by state charter
    The city raised the tax rate
   the city raised the tax rate
   
3. () People living in a large densely populated municipality  ( metropolis , city )
   people living in a large densely populated municipality
    The city voted for Republicans in 1994
   the city voted for Republicans in 1994