as in republic
a state that has its own government and consists of a city and the area around it
the city-states of ancient Greece
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Recent Examples of city-state
Rather, in the tradition of the Seabury Commission that investigated Walker, a joint city-state body, composed of qualified persons with minimal political attachments, can take a hard look at the charges against the mayor.
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Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
This city-state packs a world of experiences into its ever-changing skyline and sprawling gardens.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
For most of history, empires, kingdoms, and city-states defined political organization.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Barbarians and city-states have merged into one concept, called independents.
—Ars Technica, 3 Feb. 2025
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Christian Browne, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
This city-state packs a world of experiences into its ever-changing skyline and sprawling gardens.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
For most of history, empires, kingdoms, and city-states defined political organization.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
Barbarians and city-states have merged into one concept, called independents.
—Ars Technica, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for city-state
Recent Examples of Synonyms for city-state
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Longtime Prime Minister Keith Rowley, who had served nearly 10 years governing the oil-rich republic as head of the People’s National Movement, had taken the unusual step of resigning from office.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2025
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But as a matter of context, there is a difference between the principled partisans of the early republic, the professional analysts of the 20th century, and an owner who demands his media outlet’s opinions should be limited to his preferences.—
Joseph Jones,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
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In a kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira will compete with the beautiful and enchanting Agnes to become the belle of the ball.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
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Prior to peace talks, both Zelensky and Rubio met with the Saudi kingdom's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Especially for nations that might otherwise have been forgotten, globally.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Would such a nation be more prone to having its AGI be competitive with other AGIs or be cooperative?—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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While notable alum Sean McManus (’77) is no longer at the helm of the CBS Sports empire, Michigan grad David Berson wouldn’t say no to a Blue Devils-Wolverines final.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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If a sheep dies at the very edge of the empire, it will be noted.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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The program for the four countries is slated to end 30 days after a notice is published in the Federal Register on Tuesday.—
Bart Jansen,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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His administration's decisions are straining relationships with the Asian countries that the U.S. would rely on in the event of conflict with China or North Korea.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2025
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Even in an era of kingdoms and duchies, nobody could afford a Bugatti Royale.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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Some are now demanding the royals reimburse the NHS — and even ditch the duchies altogether.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
5 Nov. 2024
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Representing our commonwealth has been the honor of a lifetime.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
21 Feb. 2025
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Staff members there are tasked with supporting rape crisis centers across the commonwealth with technical support and training.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
14 Feb. 2025
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Dmitriy Rybolovlev, the Russian billionaire and majority owner of the French football club AS Monaco, has been cleared of all criminal proceedings in Monaco, following a ruling by the principality’s Court of Appeal on February 27.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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These companies now generate some 30 percent of the principality’s revenues.—
Eric B. Schnurer,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2015
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“City-state.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/city-state. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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