Meaning of the City in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    the City

    Definitions

    1. the part of London situated within the ancient boundaries

    Examples

    • « the commercial and financial center of London »
  2. 2. used to allude to the securities industry of Great Britain

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