Plural of polis
irregular plural
The plural of polis is poleis or polises.
Forms of polis
| Singular | polis /ˈpɒ.lɪs/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | poleis /ˈpɒleɪz/ polises |
| Countable | countable |
Plural of polis by meaning
- a Greek city-state.: poleis or polises
- the police.: polises
Poleis and polises in a sentence
- By the end of the century, poleis had been established throughout the Hellenic world, all bearing a marked family resemblance.2006, Karen Armstrong, The Great Transformation, Atlantic Books 2007, page 161
Meaning of polis
- noun A Greek city-state.
- noun The police.
- noun A police officer.
Other irregular plurals
Questions about the plural of polis
- What is the plural of polis?
- The plural of polis is poleis or polises.
- Which is correct, poleis or polises?
- Both are used. poleis is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is polis countable?
- Polis is a countable noun.
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