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The Greek concept of 'polis' is a "city state".
The word is untranslated when incorporated into English words such as metropolis. The English word 'Metropolis' is from the same Greek word, which, in Greek, means 'parent state', but the usage in English is quite different from the Greek meaning of metropolis
Therefore 'city-state' would be the direct equivalent of polis. However, there are very few city-states today, and it would be best to check if you wish to apply 'polis' (city-state) status to any modern city, state or country.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoit is from the Greek language meaning an ancient Greek city state. Now used in the formation of place names, as in Annapolis, Metropolis, It can also mean citizenship or a body of citizens
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∙ 13y agoGovernment, City
I.E. Metropolis, politician
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What is the etymology of polite?
Comes from the greek word Polis meaning city.
What is the sentence for polis?
i live in indianapolis ,a greek polis is athens
What modern words have the root word polis?
Metropolis, politics for polis.
What is the root word of politics?
The word comes from the Greek "polis" which means 'city', and the follow-on term 'politikos' means 'affairs of the city'. The terms were used and developed by the Spartans and Athenians, approx 375 - 325 BC as they developed the concepts of citizenship, patriotism, and duty-to-country..
To whom did the word barbarian originally refer?
Any person who was not Greek
What does the word Gallipoli refer to?
It comes from the ancient Greek city of the Gauls (polis = city)
Thw greek word polis means?
The Greek word "polis" refers to a city-state that was the basic political unit in ancient Greece. It encompassed the city itself along with the surrounding villages and countryside, forming a self-governing community. The concept of the polis played a central role in shaping Greek politics, society, and culture.
What words originate from the Greek word Polis?
Often one finds that English words are derived from Greek words. This couldn't be farther from the truth with the Greek word Polis. The Greek word Polis is found in modern words: metropolis, Annapolis,and Minneapolis.
How is a polis similar from a city-state?
Polis is a greek word for city-state.
What is the Greek name for city state?
it's Polis because there was no Greek word for city
What is the Greek word for towns?
The Greek word for town is η πόλη(the town/city. The plural is οι πόλεις(the towns/cities). For simple words or sentences, just use Google Translate. It's much faster than waiting for an answer.
What is greek word for city state?
Polis
What the greek word for a city state?
polis
What is a Greek word for city-state?
polis
What is a Greek word for a city-state?
polis
What is the Greek word for a city-states?
polis
WHAT IS THE GREEK WORD FOR A city state?
polis
