city proper

noun

The geographical area contained within the city limits.

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Meanings

nouncity proper (plural cities proper)

plural cities proper

  1. The geographical area contained within the city limits.
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APA

city proper. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/city%20proper

MLA

“city proper.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/city%20proper. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “city proper,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/city%20proper.

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