sister city

noun

US
: one of two cities or towns in different areas that have a special relationship and are usually similar in some way
A choir from our sister city in France is performing here next week.

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Ceuta and its sister city Melilla are not part of the European Union's Schengen area, and those traveling to mainland Europe must go through border checks upon arrival. ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 The property has been on the annual La Cañada Spring Home Tour and has hosted various sister city events. R. Daniel Foster, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026 The Kansas City area is one step closer to achieving a sister city connection with Algeria, capitalizing on the romantic cultural connection forged during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Pj Green july 14, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 Sacramento’s sister cities Sacramento established its first sister city relationship in 1961. Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for sister city

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“Sister city.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sister%20city. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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