# central city

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The main city of a metropolitan area; particularly one containing multiple cities.
2. Synonym of central business district.
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see central, city.

## Etymology
From central + city.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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