The physical boundary of the City of London, approximately one square mile in area. Often used interchangeably with “The City” to refer to London’s financial district.
Square Mile
Example Sentences
"All the big banks have offices in the Square Mile."
"The Square Mile is the heart of London's financial industry."
Etymology & History
British City of London. British financial district nickname. 1.12 square miles British area. Ancient British boundaries Roman. Financial British industry concentration. Reflects British financial geography vocabulary.
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London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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