polis Meaning & Definition
/ˈpɒ.lɪs/
What Does Polis Mean?
As a noun, polis means A Greek city-state.
Quick Facts About Polis
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɒ.lɪs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | poleis |
Polis Definition (Noun)
- A Greek city-state.
Noun
- The police.
- A police officer.
Synonyms of Polis
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Polis synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
polis (plural poleis or polises)
polis (countable and uncountable, plural polises)
Words That Rhyme With Polis
Origin of Polis
Origin 1: Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek πόλις (pólis, “fortified town; city state”). Doublet of Puri and puri
Origin 2: Borrowed from Scots polis. Doublet of police, policy, and polity.
How to Pronounce Polis
Polis is pronounced /ˈpɒ.lɪs/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (pɒ).