polis

Speech parts

1. polis - Noun

2. Polis - Proper noun

Meaning


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.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

burg borough metropolis municipality Indianapolis faubourg megalopolis city state black and white principate banlieue market town boom town

Antonyms

outdoors burglar

Phrases with the word

in polis

Anagrams

spoil

Examples

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

Close letter words and terms

poliovirus poliovirus vaccine Poliquin polisci polish polish a turd