1. polis - Noun
2. Polis - Proper noun
polis (plural poleis or polises)
(historical) A Greek city-state.
(uncountable, Scotland, Ireland, Tyneside) The police.
(countable, Scotland, Ireland, Tyneside) A police officer.
Polis
A surname.
Although he was aware of the existence and potential of larger empires, the natural community according to Aristotle was the city ( polis ) which functions as a political "community" or "partnership" (koinōnia). Source: Internet
Closer to home, Polis and Suthers donned masks April 2 and urged others to do the same. Source: Internet
Announcing the reopening, Polis told Coloradans they were entering “the time of individual responsibility and choices,” and he trusted them to “make good choices.” Source: Internet
Carthaginian forces succeeded in holding the site briefly during their struggles with Dionysios I, tyrant of Syracuse in 394, but once they were gone the polis entered a three-way alliance which included Dionysios' new colony at Tyndaris. Source: Internet
As of June 14, Gov. Jared Polis has suspended his order, and eviction has again become legal in Colorado. Source: Internet
As the July 4 holiday approaches, Gov. Jared Polis has advised against large gatherings, encouraging Coloradans to spend the holiday only with family members. Source: Internet