Question

what does the word polis means​

Answer 1

Answer:

Polis means a city, a city-state and also citizenship and body of citizens. ... The word originates from the ancient Greek city-states, which developed during the Archaic period and existed well into Roman times, when the equivalent Latin word was civitas, that means 'citizenhood' as well.

Answer 2

A city state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes.

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