Polis

Synonyms of polis

• community
• town
• city-state

Antonyms of polis

• countryside
• rural area
• village

Collocations of polis

Greek polis

Frequency: 80 %

The Greek polis was the center of political, social, and cultural life in ancient Greece.

ancient polis

Frequency: 70 %

The ancient polis of Athens was known for its democratic principles.

modern polis

Frequency: 65 %

The modern polis of New York City is a bustling metropolis.

city polis

Frequency: 60 %

The city polis of Sparta was known for its militaristic society.

ideal polis

Frequency: 45 %

Plato's Republic describes an ideal polis governed by philosopher-kings.

Idiomatic Expressions for polis

• Phrase: polis power
  Meaning: refers to the political power or influence of a city-state or government entity
  Usage: The polis power was divided among different branches of government in ancient Greece.