city centre

noun

British
: the main or central part of a city : the part of a city where there are tall buildings, stores, offices, etc.

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There’s a cocktail bar on a quiet street just to the east side of Milan city centre. Nick Miller, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 Based in the Devon countryside, Mess’s bold botanical murals can be found in Europe from five-story buildings in France, hotel rooftops in Rome, city centre squares in Sweden, and throughout the UK. Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

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“City centre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20centre. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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