Synonyms for

Polis

Verb / ˈpəʊlʌs / / ˈpəʊlaɪz / Another word for polis — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Polis is a Greek word that means 'city' or 'city-state'.

Synonyms & similar words

city town metropolis municipality settlement community village hamlet borough district capital center megalopolis downtown suburb township colony citadel fortress

Example sentences

  1. I live in a small polis near the mountains.
  2. The polis has a beautiful park with a playground.
  3. The ancient Greeks built many polis.
  4. The polis has its own government.
  5. People from the surrounding villages come to the polis to shop.

Quotes

  • 'The polis is the best for the sake of the good life.' - Aristotle
  • 'No polis is ever truly dead as long as there are people to remember it.' - Madeline Miller
  • 'The polis is where we find our humanity.' - Tom Holland

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