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New York City

/nuː ˈjɔːrk ˈsɪti/
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As noun
  1. 1

    The most populous city in the United States, located in the state of New York, known as a major global center for finance, culture, arts, and commerce.

    "She took a weekend trip to New York City to see a Broadway show and visit Central Park."
  2. 2

    The municipal corporation and local government governing the five boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

    "New York City implemented new sustainability policies for commercial skyscrapers."

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The term combines 'New', derived from Old English 'nīwe', with 'York', named after the English city which itself traces back to the Latin 'Eboracum' via Old English 'Eoforwīk' and Old Norse 'Jórvík'. 'City' comes from Old French 'cité', ultimately derived from the Latin 'civitas'.

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