City

See also: city

English

Proper noun

City

  1. (Britain, with the definite article) A popular shortened form of the City of London, the historic core of London where the Roman settlement of Londinium was established.
  2. (Britain, with the definite article) A metonym for the United Kingdom's financial industries, which are principally based in the City of London.
  3. (with the definite article) A popular name (not always capitalized) for any of several other cities in metropolitan areas (such as San Francisco).
  4. (soccer) A nickname for Manchester City Football Club, an English football club.
    City will reportedly look to have a fee for Aguero.

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French

Proper noun

City f

  1. (finance, with definite article) the City

German

Etymology

Borrowed from English city.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɪti/
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Noun

City f (genitive City, plural Citys)

  1. city center, downtown, central business district
    Wir fahren heute Nachmittag in die City.
    We’re going downtown this afternoon.

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