# Kallipolis

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /kəˈlɪpəlɪs/

## Definitions
1. The utopian city state ruled by philosopher kings as theorised by Plato in the Republic.
2. Former name of Gelibolu: a city in Turkey.

## Etymology
From Ancient Greek Καλλίπολις (Kallípolis, “City of Beauty”). Doublet of Callipolis, Gallipoli, and Gelibolu.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/kallipolis