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Often one finds that English words are derived from Greek words. This couldn't be farther from the truth with the Greek word Polis. The Greek word Polis is found in modern words: metropolis, Annapolis,and Minneapolis.

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Polis of Athens?

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He Greek word polis means?

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What is the greek word for citystate?

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