state-level city

noun

A city that holds a significant administrative status within a particular state or region. These cities often have a higher level of autonomy and authority compared to other cities within the state.

Meanings

nounstate-level city (plural state-level cities)

plural state-level cities

  1. A city that holds a significant administrative status within a particular state or region. These cities often have a higher level of autonomy and authority compared to other cities within the state.

    Synonyms: state-level municipality

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA city that holds a significant administrative status within a particular state or region. These cities often have a higher level of autonomy and authority compared to other cities within the state.

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APA

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

Chicago

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

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