city state
US /ˈsɪti steɪt/
UK /ˈsɪti steɪt/

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城邦
a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.
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Ancient Athens was a powerful city-state.
古雅典是一個強大的城邦。
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Singapore is a modern city-state.
新加坡是一個現代城邦。
城邦
a city that with its surrounding territory forms an independent state.