Hellenistic polis varied greatly from the original greek polis.
I would suggest checking out UNC website. There is a link to it below.
in comparison with the world of the polis, Hellenistic civilization was
Hellenistic cities differed from traditional Greek poleis primarily in their cosmopolitan character and administrative structures. While Greek poleis were often small, self-governing city-states focused on local governance and community identity, Hellenistic cities, founded after Alexander the Great's conquests, were larger and more diverse, blending Greek culture with local traditions. These cities typically featured centralized governance under royal authority, extensive urban planning, and a greater emphasis on trade and cultural exchange, reflecting their role as hubs of the broader Hellenistic world.
it's Polis because there was no Greek word for city
Q: Around what feature was a Greek polis built?A: A Greek polis was usually built around a strong fortress.
i live in indianapolis ,a greek polis is athens
The plural form of the Greek word polis is poleis.
Polis is the early Greek city-state.
During the Hellenistic period, the polis, or city-state, experienced significant transformation as the rise of larger kingdoms and empires diminished its political importance. The conquests of figures like Alexander the Great led to the spread of Greek culture across vast regions, resulting in the establishment of new cities and the blending of cultures. While traditional city-states maintained some local governance, they often became part of larger political entities, and their autonomy was increasingly challenged. The focus shifted from the polis as an independent political unit to a broader Hellenistic cultural identity.
Polis is a greek word for city-state.
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.
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.
Polis is the name of an ancient Greek city. An example sentence would be: Polis was very cold at night.