noun
the central part of a city (Freq. 13)
• Syn: ↑city center, ↑city centre
• Part Holonyms: ↑city, ↑metropolis, ↑urban center
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noun, pl ⋯ cities [count]
: the center part of a large city
The central city is losing population, while the suburbs are expanding.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.