city in WordNet English dictionary

1. people living in a large densely populated municipality
   "the city voted for Republicans in 1994"
   city  metropolis 
   
2. a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
   "Ancient Troy was a great city"
   city  metropolis  urban center 
   
3. an incorporated administrative district established by state charter
   "the city raised the tax rate"
   city