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city state in Malay

negara kota

/ˈsɪti steɪt/

city state in Malay: negara kota. In English, city state means a sovereign city, as in Ancient Greece, often part of a league of such cities.

Malay words for city state

sovereign city
negara kota

English meaning of city state

  1. noun A sovereign city, as in Ancient Greece, often part of a league of such cities.

Full definition of city state

city state in a sentence

  • Singapore is the world's most populous city state and the only island city-state in the world.
  • The Vatican City State, a sovereign city-state governed by Holy See, has a large number of embassies across the world.

Synonyms of city state

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Questions about city state in Malay

What is the meaning of city state in Malay?
City state in Malay is negara kota.
Apakah maksud city state dalam bahasa Melayu?
City state: negara kota.
What does city state mean in English?
City state means a sovereign city, as in Ancient Greece, often part of a league of such cities.

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