The City of London, the historic and financial center occupying roughly one square mile. It’s the oldest part of London, dating back nearly 2,000 years to Roman times, and remains a separate ceremonial county with its own government.
The City
Example Sentences
"She works in the City as an investment banker."
"The City is where all the major financial institutions are."
"Property prices in the City are astronomical."
Etymology & History
British London financial district. British economic center. City of London British square mile. Finance British industry concentration. Wall Street American British equivalent. Reflects British financial geography.
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London/Cockney
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
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