A city is an urban area that has a high population density compared to nearby rural areas. It typically serves as an administrative, commercial, cultural, and social center for its region.
Related terms
Urban Area: A thickly populated region characterized by non-agricultural human activity. Cities are examples of urban areas.
Megacity: An extremely large city with over 10 million inhabitants. Megacities face unique challenges related to population size and resource management.
Suburbanization: The outward expansion of cities into surrounding suburban areas due to factors such as increased transportation options or housing preferences.