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==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
| − | [ | + | [https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=English#ca._1100-1500_.09THE_MIDDLE_ENGLISH_PERIOD Middle English] citie large or small town, from Anglo-French cité, from Medieval [[Latin]] civitat-, civitas, from Latin, [[citizenship]], [[state]], city of [[Rome]], from civis citizen |
| − | *Date: [ | + | *Date: [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/13th_Century 13th century] |
==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1 a : an inhabited place of greater size, [[population]], or importance than a town or village | *1 a : an inhabited place of greater size, [[population]], or importance than a town or village | ||
| − | :b : an incorporated British town usually of major size or importance having the [[status]] of an episcopal see c capitalized (1) : the [[financial]] district of [ | + | :b : an incorporated British town usually of major size or importance having the [[status]] of an episcopal see c capitalized (1) : the [[financial]] district of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London London] (2) : the [[influential]] financial interests of the British [[economy]] |
| − | : | + | :c : a usually large or important municipality in the United States governed under a charter granted by the [[state]] |
| − | : | + | :d : an incorporated municipal [[unit]] of the highest class in Canada |
*2 : city-state | *2 : city-state | ||
*3 : the people of a city | *3 : the people of a city | ||
*4 slang : a [[thing]], [[event]], or situation that is strongly characterized by a specified quintessential feature or [[quality]] <the movie was shoot-out city> | *4 slang : a [[thing]], [[event]], or situation that is strongly characterized by a specified quintessential feature or [[quality]] <the movie was shoot-out city> | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | A '''city''' is a [[relatively]] large and [[permanent]] settlement, particularly a large urban settlement. Although there is no [[agreement]] on how a city is distinguished from a town within general [[English]] [[language]] [[meanings]], many cities have a particular [[administrative]], [[legal]], or [[historical]] [[status]] based on local law. For example, an article of incorporation approved by the local state [[legislature]] distinguishes a city [[government]] from a town in [ | + | A '''city''' is a [[relatively]] large and [[permanent]] settlement, particularly a large urban settlement. Although there is no [[agreement]] on how a city is distinguished from a town within general [[English]] [[language]] [[meanings]], many cities have a particular [[administrative]], [[legal]], or [[historical]] [[status]] based on local law. For example, an article of incorporation approved by the local state [[legislature]] distinguishes a city [[government]] from a town in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Massachusetts Massachusetts]. In the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom United Kingdom] and parts of the Commonwealth of Nations, a city is [[traditionally]] a settlement with a royal charter. Historically, in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe Europe], a city was [[understood]] to be an urban settlement with a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathedral cathedral], hence the official [[status]] of St David's as a city in the United Kingdom despite its [[population]] of 1,797 in 2001. |
| − | Cities generally have advanced [[systems]] for sanitation, utilities, land usage, housing, and [[transportation]]. The [[concentration]] of [[development]] greatly [[facilitates]] [[interaction]] between people and [[business]]es, benefiting both parties in the [[process]]. A big city, or metropolis, usually has [[associated]] [ | + | Cities generally have advanced [[systems]] for sanitation, utilities, land usage, housing, and [[transportation]]. The [[concentration]] of [[development]] greatly [[facilitates]] [[interaction]] between people and [[business]]es, benefiting both parties in the [[process]]. A big city, or metropolis, usually has [[associated]] [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suburbs suburbs]. Such cities are usually associated with metropolitan areas and urban sprawl, creating numerous [[business]] commuters traveling to urban [[centers]] of employment. Once a city sprawls far enough to reach another city, this region can be deemed a conurbation or [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Megalopolis megalopolis].[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City] |
[[Category: Geography]] | [[Category: Geography]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:47, 12 December 2020
Etymology
Middle English citie large or small town, from Anglo-French cité, from Medieval Latin civitat-, civitas, from Latin, citizenship, state, city of Rome, from civis citizen
- Date: 13th century
Definitions
- 1 a : an inhabited place of greater size, population, or importance than a town or village
- b : an incorporated British town usually of major size or importance having the status of an episcopal see c capitalized (1) : the financial district of London (2) : the influential financial interests of the British economy
- c : a usually large or important municipality in the United States governed under a charter granted by the state
- d : an incorporated municipal unit of the highest class in Canada
- 2 : city-state
- 3 : the people of a city
- 4 slang : a thing, event, or situation that is strongly characterized by a specified quintessential feature or quality <the movie was shoot-out city>
Description
A city is a relatively large and permanent settlement, particularly a large urban settlement. Although there is no agreement on how a city is distinguished from a town within general English language meanings, many cities have a particular administrative, legal, or historical status based on local law. For example, an article of incorporation approved by the local state legislature distinguishes a city government from a town in Massachusetts. In the United Kingdom and parts of the Commonwealth of Nations, a city is traditionally a settlement with a royal charter. Historically, in Europe, a city was understood to be an urban settlement with a cathedral, hence the official status of St David's as a city in the United Kingdom despite its population of 1,797 in 2001.
Cities generally have advanced systems for sanitation, utilities, land usage, housing, and transportation. The concentration of development greatly facilitates interaction between people and businesses, benefiting both parties in the process. A big city, or metropolis, usually has associated suburbs. Such cities are usually associated with metropolitan areas and urban sprawl, creating numerous business commuters traveling to urban centers of employment. Once a city sprawls far enough to reach another city, this region can be deemed a conurbation or megalopolis.[1]
