Municipality vs. City

Municipality vs. City — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Municipality and City

Municipalitynoun

A district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts; a borough, city, or incorporated town or village.

Citynoun

A large settlement, bigger than a town.

São Paulo is one of the largest cities in South America.

Municipalitynoun

The governing body of such a district.

Citynoun

A settlement granted special status by royal charter or letters patent; traditionally, a settlement with a cathedral regardless of size.

Municipalitynoun

an urban district having corporate status and powers of self-government

Citynoun

(Australia) The central business district; downtown.

I'm going into the city today to do some shopping.
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Municipalitynoun

people living in a town or city having local self-government

Citynoun

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts;

Ancient Troy was a great city

Citynoun

an incorporated administrative district established by state charter;

the city raised the tax rate

Citynoun

people living in a large densely populated municipality;

the city voted for Republicans in 1994