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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Just a mile south of Bath’s city centre, Bloomfield House is a gorgeous Georgian mansion that marries Regency elegance with suave modern comforts.
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The long South Stand concourse offers stunning views of Liverpool’s waterfront and city centre skyline.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Azzopardi’s story begins in 2013 when a distressed 14-year girl is picked up outside the General Post Office in Dublin city centre.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 June 2025
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Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
The long South Stand concourse offers stunning views of Liverpool’s waterfront and city centre skyline.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Azzopardi’s story begins in 2013 when a distressed 14-year girl is picked up outside the General Post Office in Dublin city centre.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 June 2025
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“City centre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/city%20centre. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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