The root **"polis"** ( from Greek πόλις ) means **"city" or "state. "** Many English words are derived from it, including:
### **Common Words with "Polis"**
1. **Metropolis** – A large, important city ( Greek: *metro* = mother *polis* = city ) .
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2. **Megalopolis** – A very large urban area or a cluster of cities ( *mega* = great *polis* = city ) .
3. **Necropolis** – A large cemetery, especially an ancient one ( *necro* = dead *polis* = city → "city of the dead" ) .
### **Government & Politics**
4. **Police** – Law enforcement officers ( from *politeia*, meaning "citizenship, government" ) .
5. **Politics** – The activities of government and decision - making.
6. **Policy** – A course of action adopted by a government, business, or individual.
7. **Politician** – A person involved in government.
8. **Political** – Related to government or public affairs.
9. **Polity** – A political entity, such as a city - state or nation.
### **Historical & Philosophical Terms**
10. **Acropolis** – A fortified part of an ancient Greek city, usually on a hill ( *acro* = high *polis* = city ) .
11. **Astropolis** – A term for a futuristic space city ( *astro* = star *polis* = city ) .
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