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