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city Synonyms
Another word for city
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• noun (Context 1)
A large and densely populated urban area, typically serving as a significant center of commerce, culture, and government.
Usage Example
"Millions of people commute to the metropolis every day for work."
Strong
metropolis
megalopolis
Weak
municipality
• noun (Context 2)
A legally incorporated municipality with distinct administrative boundaries, often granted specific local governance powers by a national or regional authority.
Usage Example
"The municipality voted to increase funding for public transportation infrastructure."
Strongest
municipality
Weak
borough
• noun (Context 3)
The collective inhabitants of a particular large urban settlement.
Usage Example
"The entire citizenry celebrated the championship victory with a parade down the main avenue."
Strong
citizenry
populace
Weak
population
Opposites of city
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of city varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
hamlet
countryside
village
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for City. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/city