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Discover LudwigThe word 'city-state' is correct and commonly used in written English
A city-state is a self-governing city and its surrounding territories, forming an independent state. Example: "The ancient Greek city-state of Athens was known for its advanced culture and democracy."
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city-state
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Alternative spelling of city state
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Or as a city-state, perhaps?
Singapore is a thriving city-state.
Voting is compulsory in the city-state.
Polis, plural Poleis, ancient Greek city-state.
To the Editor: After reading "Singapore: A Repressed City-State?
Palmerston pitted his imperial classicism against Scott's city-state medievalism.
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