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1.noun(history) The mother (founding) polis (city state) of a colony.
2.nounA large, busy city, especially as the main city in an area or country or as distinguished from surrounding rural areas.
3.noun(canon law) The see of a metropolitan archbishop, ranking above its suffragan diocesan bishops.
4.nounA generic focus in the distribution of plants or animals.
5.verbTo urbanize; to center or focus on the city.
6.verbTo develop into a city or urban area.
7.verbTo visit the city.