the city

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noun (1)

: the government of a city
The city is working to make the streets safer.
a lawsuit against the city

the City

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noun (2)

: the section of London that is Great Britain's financial and business center

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“The city.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20city. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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